Latest earthquakes near Bridgetown, Saint Michael today
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Recent Bridgetown Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bridgetown. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bridgetown and elsewhere.
Apr 30, 2024 01:51PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 150km from Bridgetown (Barbados).
Bridgetown Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 160 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bridgetown, Saint Michael in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bridgetown roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bridgetown in 2015. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bridgetown 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 Bridgetown in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bridgetown 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 | 144 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 9.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bridgetown
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bridgetown occurred on Jul 16, 2015 11:16 local time (America/Barbados timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 143 kilometers (89 mi) north-east of Bridgetown, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bridgetown 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-east of Bridgetown. It is the strongest earthquake near Bridgetown 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 Bridgetown, Saint Michael 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 Bridgetown.
Nearest earthquakes from Bridgetown
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bridgetown, Saint Michael. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bridgetown.
When was the last earthquake in Bridgetown, Saint Michael?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bridgetown on the afternoon of April 30, 2024 at 13:51 local time (America/Barbados). The center of this earthquake was located 150km east-northeast of Bridgetown at a depth of 11km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bridgetown, Saint Michael in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bridgetown, Saint Michael?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bridgetown 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 Bridgetown since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bridgetown, Saint Michael?
In the past 10 years, 160 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bridgetown. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
