Latest earthquakes near Santiago de Cuba, Cuba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santiago de Cuba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santiago de Cuba, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 19:27 Havana) |
M 3.4 | 298 km SE from Santiago de Cuba |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 07:03 Havana) |
M 3.3 | 293 km SE from Santiago de Cuba |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 11:36 Havana) |
M 3.7 | 130 km E from Santiago de Cuba |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 10:52 Havana) |
M 3.8 | 135 km E from Santiago de Cuba |
| 21 days ago (Mar 4 23:14 Havana) |
M 3.0 | 273 km ESE from Santiago de Cuba |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 18:01 Havana) |
M 2.9 | 298 km SE from Santiago de Cuba |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 04:55 Havana) |
M 3.0 | 287 km ESE from Santiago de Cuba |
| 46 days ago (Feb 8 18:23 Havana) |
M 7.6 | 740 km WSW from Santiago de Cuba |
| 51 days ago (Feb 3 17:36 Havana) |
M 3.2 | 274 km SE from Santiago de Cuba |
| 66 days ago (Jan 19 11:54 Havana) |
M 3.3 | 292 km SE from Santiago de Cuba |
| 68 days ago (Jan 17 18:11 Havana) |
M 3.5 | 258 km SE from Santiago de Cuba |
| 70 days ago (Jan 15 13:47 Havana) |
M 3.2 | 278 km SE from Santiago de Cuba |
| 76 days ago (Jan 9 17:57 Havana) |
M 3.6 | 197 km ESE from Santiago de Cuba |
| 85 days ago (Dec 31 01:20 Havana) |
M 3.1 | 249 km SE from Santiago de Cuba |
| 93 days ago (Dec 23 01:00 Havana) |
M 5.9 | 85 km W from Santiago de Cuba |
| 95 days ago (Dec 21 07:03 Havana) |
M 3.7 | 217 km E from Santiago de Cuba |
| 98 days ago (Dec 18 20:41 Havana) |
M 3.0 | 289 km E from Santiago de Cuba |
| Dec 14, 2024 19:58 (Havana) |
M 3.1 | 224 km SE from Santiago de Cuba |
| Dec 14, 2024 15:30 (Havana) |
M 3.3 | 286 km E from Santiago de Cuba |
| Dec 12, 2024 22:12 (Havana) |
M 4.9 | 252 km SE from Santiago de Cuba |
| Dec 6, 2024 12:53 (Havana) |
M 3.5 | 237 km E from Santiago de Cuba |
| Dec 6, 2024 12:42 (Havana) |
M 4.0 | 239 km E from Santiago de Cuba |
| Dec 6, 2024 08:57 (Havana) |
M 3.3 | 290 km SE from Santiago de Cuba |
| Dec 2, 2024 17:34 (Havana) |
M 3.3 | 294 km SE from Santiago de Cuba |
| Dec 2, 2024 02:05 (Havana) |
M 3.0 | 213 km E from Santiago de Cuba |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Santiago de Cuba
Recent Santiago de Cuba Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santiago de Cuba. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santiago de Cuba and elsewhere.
Feb 8, 2025 06:23PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea 209km from George Town (Cayman Islands).
Santiago de Cuba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 178 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santiago de Cuba roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santiago de Cuba in 2021. A total of 71 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santiago de Cuba that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Santiago de Cuba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Santiago de Cuba 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 | 159 | 89.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 10.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santiago de Cuba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santiago de Cuba occurred on Nov 10, 2024 11:49 local time (America/Havana timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 130 kilometers (81 mi) west of Santiago de Cuba, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santiago de Cuba in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1917 14:00, 249 kilometers (155 mi) west of Santiago de Cuba. It is the strongest earthquake near Santiago de Cuba in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 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 Santiago de Cuba.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2024 11:49 (Havana) |
M 6.8 | 130 km W from Santiago de Cuba |
| 93 days ago (Dec 23 01:00 Havana) |
M 5.9 | 85 km W from Santiago de Cuba |
| Oct 6, 2018 20:11 (Havana) |
M 5.9 | 294 km E from Santiago de Cuba |
| Nov 10, 2024 10:50 (Havana) |
M 5.9 | 122 km W from Santiago de Cuba |
| Aug 14, 2021 23:20 (Havana) |
M 5.8 | 257 km SE from Santiago de Cuba |
| Jan 17, 2017 04:08 (Havana) |
M 5.8 | 82 km WSW from Santiago de Cuba |
| Feb 16, 2023 01:50 (Havana) |
M 5.4 | 229 km E from Santiago de Cuba |
| Oct 30, 2023 11:57 (Havana) |
M 5.4 | 219 km SSW from Santiago de Cuba |
| Oct 7, 2018 16:00 (Havana) |
M 5.4 | 294 km E from Santiago de Cuba |
| Aug 14, 2021 10:05 (Havana) |
M 5.3 | 287 km SE from Santiago de Cuba |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Santiago de Cuba
Earthquakes by city in Santiago de Cuba
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
Use this regional Santiago de Cuba earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Contramaestre and San Luis.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Santiago de Cuba.
When was the last earthquake in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago de Cuba on the evening of March 21, 2025 at 19:27 local time (America/Havana). The center of this earthquake was located 298km south-east of Santiago de Cuba at a depth of 42km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santiago de Cuba, Cuba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santiago de Cuba, Cuba?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago de Cuba on the afternoon of February 20, 1917 at 14:00 local time (America/Havana). The center of this earthquake was located 249km west-southwest of Santiago de Cuba at a depth of 15km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Santiago de Cuba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santiago de Cuba, Cuba?
In the past 10 years, 178 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santiago de Cuba. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
