Latest earthquakes near Road Town today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Road Town, British Virgin Islands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Road Town? If an earthquake is happening right now near Road Town, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Road Town Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Road Town. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Road Town and elsewhere.
May 14, 2024 08:30PM
On Tuesday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 165km from San Juan (Puerto Rico).
Road Town Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 432 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Road Town in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Road Town roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Road Town in 2020. A total of 133 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Road Town that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Road Town in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Road Town 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 | 405 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 5.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Road Town
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Road Town occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Tortola timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) west-southwest of Road Town, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Road Town in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1943 00:02, 268 kilometers (167 mi) west-southwest of Road Town. It is the strongest earthquake near Road Town 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 Road Town 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 Road Town.
Nearest earthquakes from Road Town
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Road Town. 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 Road Town.
When was the last earthquake in Road Town?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Road Town on the evening of July 26, 2024 at 21:41 local time (America/Tortola). The center of this earthquake was located 224km west-southwest of Road Town at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Road Town in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Road Town?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Road Town on the night of July 29, 1943 at 00:02 local time (America/Tortola). The center of this earthquake was located 268km west of Road Town at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Road Town since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Road Town?
In the past 10 years, 432 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Road Town. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
