Latest earthquakes near Antigua and Barbuda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Antigua and Barbuda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Antigua and Barbuda? If an earthquake is happening right now near Antigua and Barbuda, it will show up within minutes.
Antigua and Barbuda Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 259 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Antigua and Barbuda in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Antigua and Barbuda roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Antigua and Barbuda in 2022. A total of 40 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Antigua and Barbuda that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Antigua and Barbuda in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Antigua and Barbuda 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 | 238 | 91.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.77% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Antigua and Barbuda
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Antigua and Barbuda occurred on Jan 20, 2023 07:23 local time (America/Antigua timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 114 kilometers (71 mi) south-southwest of Saint John’s, at a depth of 162 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Antigua and Barbuda in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1974 05:50, 26 kilometers (16 mi) south-southwest of Saint John’s. It is the strongest earthquake near Antigua and Barbuda 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 Antigua and Barbuda 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 Antigua and Barbuda.
Earthquakes by region of Antigua and Barbuda
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Antigua and Barbuda.
When was the last earthquake in Antigua and Barbuda?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Antigua and Barbuda on the evening of December 19, 2024 at 22:22 local time (America/Antigua). The center of this earthquake was located 149km south-east of Saint John’s at a depth of 24km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Antigua and Barbuda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Antigua and Barbuda?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Antigua and Barbuda on the night of October 8, 1974 at 05:50 local time (America/Antigua). The center of this earthquake was located 26km northwest of Saint John’s at a depth of 47km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Antigua and Barbuda since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Antigua and Barbuda?
In the past 10 years, 259 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Antigua and Barbuda. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
