Latest earthquakes near Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda today
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Recent Saint John Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Saint John. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Saint John and elsewhere.
May 16, 2026 10:50AM
Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning 32mi from Antigua and Barbuda.
Saint John Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 308 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 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saint John roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saint John in 2025. A total of 65 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saint John that year. The strongest had a 6.5 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 | 281 | 91.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 7.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.97% |
| 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 Oct 27, 2025 08:38 local time (America/Antigua timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) east-southeast of Saint John’s, at a depth of 9 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) east-southeast of Saint John’s. It is the strongest earthquake near Saint John in the past 126 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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint John on the afternoon of July 7, 2026 at 16:37 local time (America/Antigua). The center of this earthquake was located 295km northwest of Saint John’s at a depth of 17km 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, 308 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint John. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
