Latest earthquakes near Uva, Sri Lanka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Uva, Sri Lanka, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Uva? If an earthquake is happening right now near Uva (also known as ඌව), it will show up within minutes.
Uva Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Uva, Sri Lanka in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Uva in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Uva during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Uva
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Uva occurred on Sep 24, 2021 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-west of Badulla, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Uva in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Uva, Sri Lanka in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Uva.
Earthquakes by city in Uva
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Uva, Sri Lanka.
Use this regional Uva earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kataragama.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Uva.
When was the last earthquake in Uva, Sri Lanka?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Uva on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 280km southwest of Badulla at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Uva, Sri Lanka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Uva, Sri Lanka?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Uva on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 280km southwest of Badulla at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Uva since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Uva, Sri Lanka?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Uva. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
