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