Latest earthquakes near George Town today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near George Town, Cayman Islands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in George Town? If an earthquake is happening right now near George Town, it will show up within minutes.
Recent George Town Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near George Town. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near George Town and elsewhere.
Sep 17, 2023 02:55AM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night in the Caribbean Sea 173km from George Town (Cayman Islands).
George Town Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of George Town in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near George Town in 2020. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of George Town that year. The strongest had a 7.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of George Town in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near George 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 | 79 | 90.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 6.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 1.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near George Town
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near George Town occurred on Jan 28, 2020 14:10 local time (America/Cayman timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) east of George Town, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near George Town in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near George 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 George Town.
Nearest earthquakes from George Town
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to George 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 George Town.
When was the last earthquake in George Town?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near George Town on the night of September 17, 2023 at 02:55 local time (America/Cayman). The center of this earthquake was located 173km south of George Town at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near George Town in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near George Town?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near George Town on the afternoon of January 28, 2020 at 14:10 local time (America/Cayman). The center of this earthquake was located 275km east of George Town at a depth of 15km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near George Town since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near George Town?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from George Town. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
