Latest earthquakes near Badulla, Uva today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Badulla, Uva, Sri Lanka, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Badulla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Badulla (also known as බදුල්ල), it will show up within minutes.
Badulla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Badulla, Uva in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Badulla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Badulla 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 Badulla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Badulla 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 Badulla in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Badulla, Uva 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 Badulla.
Nearest earthquakes from Badulla
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Badulla, Uva. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Badulla.
When was the last earthquake in Badulla, Uva?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Badulla 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 Badulla, Uva in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Badulla, Uva?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Badulla 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 Badulla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Badulla, Uva?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Badulla. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
