Latest earthquakes near Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saint John? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saint John, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 00:53 Antigua) |
M 4.4 | 165 km WNW from Saint John’s |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 02:57 Antigua) |
M 4.2 | 229 km NW from Saint John’s |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 11:41 Antigua) |
M 4.4 | 227 km SSE from Saint John’s |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 05:44 Antigua) |
M 3.1 | 23 km ESE from Saint John’s |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 00:53 Antigua) |
M 5.0 | 257 km SSE from Saint John’s |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 07:18 Antigua) |
M 4.0 | 110 km NW from Saint John’s |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 03:22 Antigua) |
M 3.7 | 260 km SSE from Saint John’s |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 05:35 Antigua) |
M 3.3 | 119 km S from Saint John’s |
| 12 days ago (Mar 17 20:20 Antigua) |
M 3.7 | 104 km SE from Saint John’s |
| 19 days ago (Mar 11 04:56 Antigua) |
M 3.2 | 53 km S from Saint John’s |
| 20 days ago (Mar 10 11:36 Antigua) |
M 3.5 | 29 km S from Saint John’s |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 22:15 Antigua) |
M 3.3 | 134 km ESE from Saint John’s |
| 22 days ago (Mar 7 20:47 Antigua) |
M 3.1 | 99 km E from Saint John’s |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 23:18 Antigua) |
M 3.0 | 81 km E from Saint John’s |
| 26 days ago (Mar 3 22:25 Antigua) |
M 3.2 | 54 km S from Saint John’s |
| 27 days ago (Mar 3 18:44 Antigua) |
M 4.7 | 167 km SE from Saint John’s |
| 27 days ago (Mar 2 20:01 Antigua) |
M 4.8 | 277 km SSE from Saint John’s |
| 28 days ago (Mar 2 09:12 Antigua) |
M 3.4 | 173 km SE from Saint John’s |
| 37 days ago (Feb 21 10:25 Antigua) |
M 3.9 | 115 km NW from Saint John’s |
| 56 days ago (Feb 1 20:53 Antigua) |
M 3.1 | 50 km WSW from Saint John’s |
| 60 days ago (Jan 29 08:17 Antigua) |
M 3.3 | 294 km WNW from Saint John’s |
| 63 days ago (Jan 26 08:04 Antigua) |
M 3.5 | 159 km NW from Saint John’s |
| 64 days ago (Jan 25 11:51 Antigua) |
M 3.9 | 89 km ESE from Saint John’s |
| 64 days ago (Jan 24 23:45 Antigua) |
M 3.6 | 287 km SSE from Saint John’s |
| 68 days ago (Jan 21 17:52 Antigua) |
M 3.8 | 269 km NW from Saint John’s |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Saint John
Saint John Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 260 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saint John roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saint John in 2022. A total of 40 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saint John 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 Saint John in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Saint John 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 | 91.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 7.69% |
| 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 Saint John
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint John 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 Saint John 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 Saint John 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 Saint John, 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 Saint John.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2023 07:23 (Antigua) |
M 6.1 | 114 km SSW from Saint John’s |
| Mar 19, 2016 07:26 (Antigua) |
M 6.0 | 155 km NE from Saint John’s |
| Mar 26, 2021 00:51 (Antigua) |
M 5.8 | 124 km ESE from Saint John’s |
| Feb 3, 2017 15:54 (Antigua) |
M 5.8 | 268 km SSE from Saint John’s |
| Oct 18, 2016 18:08 (Antigua) |
M 5.6 | 214 km S from Saint John’s |
| Dec 28, 2015 02:55 (Antigua) |
M 5.6 | 279 km S from Saint John’s |
| Apr 17, 2017 01:23 (Antigua) |
M 5.6 | 83 km ENE from Saint John’s |
| Jan 24, 2021 19:21 (Antigua) |
M 5.4 | 267 km WNW from Saint John’s |
| Sep 28, 2018 08:32 (Antigua) |
M 5.4 | 272 km SE from Saint John’s |
| Dec 2, 2023 04:48 (Antigua) |
M 5.3 | 82 km SE from Saint John’s |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Saint John
Earthquakes by city in Saint John
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saint John.
When was the last earthquake in Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint John on the night of March 29, 2025 at 00:53 local time (America/Antigua). The center of this earthquake was located 165km west-northwest of Saint John’s at a depth of 98km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint John 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 Saint John since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda?
In the past 10 years, 260 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint John. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
