Latest earthquakes near The Valley today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near The Valley, Anguilla, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in The Valley? If an earthquake is happening right now near The Valley, it will show up within minutes.
The Valley Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 329 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of The Valley 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 The Valley roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near The Valley in 2023. A total of 59 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of The Valley 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 The Valley in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near The Valley 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 | 307 | 93.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 5.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.91% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near The Valley
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near The Valley 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 The Valley 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 The Valley 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 The Valley 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 The Valley.
Nearest earthquakes from The Valley
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to The Valley. 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 The Valley.
When was the last earthquake in The Valley?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near The Valley on the evening of May 1, 2024 at 20:53 local time (America/Anguilla). The center of this earthquake was located 177km north-northwest of The Valley at a depth of 41km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near The Valley in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near The Valley?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near The Valley 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 The Valley since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near The Valley?
In the past 10 years, 329 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from The Valley. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
