Latest earthquakes near Western, Sri Lanka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Western, Sri Lanka, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Western? If an earthquake is happening right now near Western (also known as බස්නාහිර), it will show up within minutes.
Western Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Western, Sri Lanka in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Western in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Western 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 Western
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Western occurred on Sep 24, 2021 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 180 kilometers (112 mi) south-southwest of Colombo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Western in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Western, 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 Western.
Earthquakes by city in Western
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Western, Sri Lanka.
- Colombo (කොළඹ)
- Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia (දෙහිවල-ගල්කිස්ස)
- Maharagama
- Moratuwa (මොරටුව)
- Negombo (මීගමුව)
- Pita Kotte
- Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
Use this regional Western earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Katunayaka, Battaramulla South, Kolonnawa, Kotikawatta, Hendala, Welisara, Kalutara, Homagama, Beruwala, Panadura, Mulleriyawa, Kandana, Ja Ela, Wattala, Peliyagoda, Kelaniya and Hanwella Ihala.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Western.
When was the last earthquake in Western, Sri Lanka?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Western on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 180km south-southwest of Colombo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Western, Sri Lanka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Western, Sri Lanka?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Western on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 180km south-southwest of Colombo at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Western since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Western, Sri Lanka?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Western. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
