Latest earthquakes near Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda today
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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 | 239 | 91.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.31% |
| 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 124 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.
Earthquakes by city in Saint John
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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 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint John on the night of November 16, 2024 at 05:50 local time (America/Antigua). The center of this earthquake was located 78km north-northeast of Saint John’s at a depth of 30km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. 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.
