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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.
Recent Anguilla Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Anguilla. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Anguilla and elsewhere.
Dec 2, 2023 04:48AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea near Les Abymes (Guadeloupe).
Dec 1, 2023 11:00PM
M4.9 FORESHOCK struck on Friday Evening in the North Atlantic Ocean near Les Abymes (Guadeloupe).
Nov 20, 2023 08:50AM
Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning in the North Atlantic Ocean near The Valley (Anguilla).
Sep 3, 2023 03:49AM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake hit in the North Atlantic Ocean near Road Town (British Virgin Islands) on Sunday Night.
Aug 16, 2023 05:08PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 199km from Road Town (British Virgin Islands).
Jul 10, 2023 04:28PM
Unusually powerful M6.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon in the North Atlantic Ocean 336km from Saint John’s (Antigua and Barbuda).
Anguilla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 316 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 31 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 2021. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Anguilla that year. The strongest had a 5.8 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 | 293 | 92.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 6.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.95% |
| 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 123 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
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Anguilla.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Anguilla.
When was the last earthquake in Anguilla?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Anguilla on the afternoon of December 2, 2023 at 14:40 local time (America/Anguilla). The center of this earthquake was located 179km west-northwest of The Valley at a depth of 45km 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, 316 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Anguilla. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
