Latest earthquakes near Santiago de Cuba, Cuba today

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List of latest earthquakes near Santiago de Cuba.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 10, 2024 16:27
(Havana)
M 4.0 144 km WSW
from Santiago de Cuba
Nov 10, 2024 13:45
(Havana)
M 4.6 139 km WSW
from Santiago de Cuba
Nov 10, 2024 13:36
(Havana)
M 4.2 136 km WSW
from Santiago de Cuba
Nov 10, 2024 11:49
(Havana)
M 6.8 129 km W
from Santiago de Cuba
Nov 10, 2024 10:50
(Havana)
M 5.9 113 km W
from Santiago de Cuba
Nov 9, 2024 03:44
(Havana)
M 3.5 291 km SE
from Santiago de Cuba
Nov 6, 2024 09:14
(Havana)
M 3.1 140 km E
from Santiago de Cuba
Nov 5, 2024 16:13
(Havana)
M 3.1 269 km SE
from Santiago de Cuba
Nov 3, 2024 22:05
(Havana)
M 3.9 267 km SE
from Santiago de Cuba
Oct 31, 2024 16:07
(Havana)
M 3.9 276 km ESE
from Santiago de Cuba
Oct 31, 2024 09:52
(Havana)
M 3.3 173 km ENE
from Santiago de Cuba
Oct 31, 2024 06:34
(Havana)
M 3.0 287 km SE
from Santiago de Cuba
Oct 30, 2024 06:28
(Havana)
M 3.0 291 km SE
from Santiago de Cuba
Oct 24, 2024 05:38
(Havana)
M 2.6 294 km SE
from Santiago de Cuba
Oct 17, 2024 10:50
(Havana)
M 4.6 38 km SSW
from Santiago de Cuba
Oct 17, 2024 09:41
(Havana)
M 3.2 278 km SE
from Santiago de Cuba
Oct 11, 2024 11:42
(Havana)
M 3.1 183 km SE
from Santiago de Cuba
Oct 3, 2024 06:21
(Havana)
M 3.1 293 km E
from Santiago de Cuba
Oct 1, 2024 03:10
(Havana)
M 3.0 298 km ESE
from Santiago de Cuba
Sep 26, 2024 22:36
(Havana)
M 3.5 217 km E
from Santiago de Cuba
Sep 19, 2024 20:12
(Havana)
M 3.0 275 km ESE
from Santiago de Cuba
Sep 13, 2024 04:20
(Havana)
M 3.1 254 km SSE
from Santiago de Cuba
Sep 7, 2024 19:09
(Havana)
M 4.5 57 km SSE
from Santiago de Cuba
Sep 5, 2024 01:32
(Havana)
M 3.0 298 km SE
from Santiago de Cuba
Aug 29, 2024 23:54
(Havana)
M 3.5 290 km ESE
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.

Santiago de Cuba Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
17 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4
Nov 10, 2024 16:27

Average

A total of 177 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Santiago de Cuba with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Santiago de Cuba (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 159 89.83%
Mag. 5 17 9.6%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.8
On Nov 10, 2024 11:49.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.1
On Feb 20, 1917 14:00.

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 129 kilometers (80 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 124 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.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Santiago de Cuba.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 10, 2024 11:49
(Havana)
M 6.8 129 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 5.9 113 km W
from Santiago de Cuba
Jan 17, 2017 04:08
(Havana)
M 5.8 82 km WSW
from Santiago de Cuba
Aug 14, 2021 23:20
(Havana)
M 5.8 257 km SE
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
Feb 16, 2023 01:50
(Havana)
M 5.4 229 km E
from Santiago de Cuba
Aug 14, 2021 10:05
(Havana)
M 5.3 287 km SE
from Santiago de Cuba
Aug 14, 2021 14:11
(Havana)
M 5.2 281 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 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago de Cuba on the afternoon of November 10, 2024 at 16:27 local time (America/Havana). The center of this earthquake was located 144km west-southwest of Santiago de Cuba at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. 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, 177 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.