Latest earthquakes near Moratuwa, Western today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Moratuwa, Western, Sri Lanka, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Moratuwa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Moratuwa (also known as මොරටුව), it will show up within minutes.
Moratuwa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Moratuwa, Western in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Moratuwa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Moratuwa 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 Moratuwa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Moratuwa occurred on Sep 24, 2021 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 167 kilometers (104 mi) south-west of Moratuwa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Moratuwa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Moratuwa, 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 Moratuwa.
Nearest earthquakes from Moratuwa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Moratuwa, 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 Moratuwa.
When was the last earthquake in Moratuwa, Western?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Moratuwa on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 167km southwest of Moratuwa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Moratuwa, Western in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Moratuwa, Western?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Moratuwa on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 167km southwest of Moratuwa at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Moratuwa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Moratuwa, Western?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Moratuwa. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
