Latest earthquakes near Anguilla today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Anguilla, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Anguilla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Anguilla, it will show up within minutes.
Anguilla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 327 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Anguilla in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Anguilla roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Anguilla in 2023. A total of 59 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Anguilla that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Anguilla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Anguilla 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 | 305 | 93.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 5.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Anguilla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Anguilla occurred on Jul 10, 2023 16:28 local time (America/Anguilla timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) north-east of The Valley, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Anguilla in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1974 05:50, 151 kilometers (94 mi) north-east of The Valley. It is the strongest earthquake near Anguilla in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Anguilla 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 Anguilla.
Earthquakes by region of Anguilla
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Anguilla.
When was the last earthquake in Anguilla?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Anguilla on the night of April 17, 2024 at 03:42 local time (America/Anguilla). The center of this earthquake was located 262km west-northwest of The Valley at a depth of 27km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Anguilla in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Anguilla?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Anguilla on the night of October 8, 1974 at 05:50 local time (America/Anguilla). The center of this earthquake was located 151km south-east of The Valley at a depth of 47km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Anguilla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Anguilla?
In the past 10 years, 327 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Anguilla. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
