Latest earthquakes near Roseau, Saint George today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Roseau, Saint George, Dominica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Roseau? If an earthquake is happening right now near Roseau, it will show up within minutes.
Roseau Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 225 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Roseau, Saint George in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Roseau roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Roseau in 2017. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Roseau 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 Roseau in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Roseau 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 | 206 | 91.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 8.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Roseau
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Roseau occurred on Jan 20, 2023 07:23 local time (America/Dominica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 124 kilometers (77 mi) north-west of Roseau, at a depth of 162 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Roseau in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1974 05:50, 232 kilometers (144 mi) north-west of Roseau. It is the strongest earthquake near Roseau 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 Roseau, Saint George 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 Roseau.
Nearest earthquakes from Roseau
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Roseau, Saint George. 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 Roseau.
When was the last earthquake in Roseau, Saint George?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Roseau on the afternoon of April 30, 2024 at 13:51 local time (America/Dominica). The center of this earthquake was located 352km east-southeast of Roseau at a depth of 22km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Roseau, Saint George in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Roseau, Saint George?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Roseau on the night of October 8, 1974 at 05:50 local time (America/Dominica). The center of this earthquake was located 232km north-northwest of Roseau at a depth of 47km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Roseau since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Roseau, Saint George?
In the past 10 years, 225 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Roseau. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
