Latest earthquakes near Guantánamo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guantánamo, Cuba, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guantánamo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guantánamo, it will show up within minutes.
Guantánamo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 211 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guantánamo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guantánamo roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guantánamo in 2021. A total of 82 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guantánamo that year. The strongest had a 7.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Guantánamo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Guantánamo 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 | 188 | 89.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 9.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Guantánamo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guantánamo occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Havana timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) south-east of Guantánamo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guantánamo in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Guantánamo 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 Guantánamo.
Nearest earthquakes from Guantánamo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Guantánamo. 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 Guantánamo.
When was the last earthquake in Guantánamo?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Guantánamo on the evening of October 5, 2026 at 20:02 local time (America/Havana). The center of this earthquake was located 260km east of Guantánamo at a depth of 17km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guantánamo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guantánamo?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Guantánamo on the morning of August 14, 2021 at 08:29 local time (America/Havana). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south-east of Guantánamo at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guantánamo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guantánamo?
In the past 10 years, 211 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guantánamo. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
