Latest earthquakes near Barbados today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Barbados, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Barbados? If an earthquake is happening right now near Barbados, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Barbados Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Barbados. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Barbados and elsewhere.
Nov 28, 2023 11:26AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the Caribbean Sea near Bridgetown (Barbados).
Sep 1, 2023 07:01PM
M4.4 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Atlantic Ocean near Fort-de-France (Martinique).
Barbados Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 158 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barbados in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Barbados roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Barbados in 2015. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Barbados 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 Barbados in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Barbados 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 | 142 | 89.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 8.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Barbados
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barbados occurred on Feb 18, 2014 05:27 local time (America/Barbados timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 189 kilometers (117 mi) north-northeast of Bridgetown, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Barbados in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Nov 29, 2007 15:00, 271 kilometers (168 mi) north-northeast of Bridgetown. It is the strongest earthquake near Barbados in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Barbados 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 Barbados.
Earthquakes by region of Barbados
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Barbados.
When was the last earthquake in Barbados?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Barbados on the morning of November 28, 2023 at 11:26 local time (America/Barbados). The center of this earthquake was located 54km south-southwest of Bridgetown at a depth of 39km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Barbados in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barbados?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Barbados on the afternoon of November 29, 2007 at 15:00 local time (America/Barbados). The center of this earthquake was located 271km northwest of Bridgetown at a depth of 156km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Barbados since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barbados?
In the past 10 years, 158 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barbados. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
