Latest earthquakes near Martinique today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Martinique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Martinique? If an earthquake is happening right now near Martinique, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Martinique Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Martinique. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Martinique and elsewhere.
Oct 27, 2025 08:38AM
On Monday Morning an Unusually powerful M6.5 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 207km from Les Abymes (Guadeloupe).
Martinique Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 216 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Martinique in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Martinique roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Martinique in 2025. A total of 54 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Martinique that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Martinique in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Martinique 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 | 200 | 92.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 6.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Martinique
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Martinique occurred on Oct 27, 2025 08:38 local time (America/Martinique timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-east of Fort-de-France, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Martinique in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Nov 29, 2007 15:00, 44 kilometers (27 mi) north-east of Fort-de-France. It is the strongest earthquake near Martinique in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Martinique 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 Martinique.
Earthquakes by region of Martinique
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Martinique.
When was the last earthquake in Martinique?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Martinique on the afternoon of November 25, 2025 at 17:03 local time (America/Marchtinique). The center of this earthquake was located 239km north of Fort-de-France at a depth of 26km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Martinique in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Martinique?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Martinique on the afternoon of November 29, 2007 at 15:00 local time (America/Marchtinique). The center of this earthquake was located 44km north-northwest of Fort-de-France at a depth of 156km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Martinique since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Martinique?
In the past 10 years, 216 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Martinique. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
