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Recent San Cristóbal Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San Cristóbal. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San Cristóbal and elsewhere.
May 14, 2024 08:30PM
On Tuesday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 165km from San Juan (Puerto Rico).
San Cristóbal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 324 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Cristóbal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Cristóbal roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Cristóbal in 2023. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Cristóbal that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of San Cristóbal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near San Cristóbal 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 | 314 | 96.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 3.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near San Cristóbal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Cristóbal occurred on May 28, 2014 17:15 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 189 kilometers (117 mi) east-southeast of San Cristóbal, at a depth of 90 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Cristóbal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 131 kilometers (81 mi) east-southeast of San Cristóbal. It is the strongest earthquake near San Cristóbal 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 San Cristóbal 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 San Cristóbal.
Nearest earthquakes from San Cristóbal
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San Cristóbal. 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 San Cristóbal.
When was the last earthquake in San Cristóbal?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near San Cristóbal on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 23:50 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 218km east of San Cristóbal at a depth of 93km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Cristóbal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Cristóbal?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near San Cristóbal on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 131km north-east of San Cristóbal at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Cristóbal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Cristóbal?
In the past 10 years, 324 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Cristóbal. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
