Latest earthquakes near Negombo, Western today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Negombo, Western, Sri Lanka, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Negombo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Negombo (also known as මීගමුව), it will show up within minutes.
Negombo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Negombo, Western in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Negombo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Negombo 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 Negombo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Negombo occurred on Sep 24, 2021 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) south-southwest of Negombo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Negombo in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Negombo, 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 Negombo.
Nearest earthquakes from Negombo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Negombo, 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 Negombo.
When was the last earthquake in Negombo, Western?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Negombo on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 205km south-southwest of Negombo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Negombo, Western in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Negombo, Western?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Negombo on the night of September 24, 2021 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Colombo). The center of this earthquake was located 205km south-southwest of Negombo at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Negombo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Negombo, Western?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Negombo. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
