Latest earthquakes near Stanley today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Stanley, Falkland Islands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Stanley? If an earthquake is happening right now near Stanley, it will show up within minutes.
Stanley Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Stanley in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Stanley in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Stanley 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 | 6 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 14.29% |
| 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 Stanley
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Stanley occurred on Sep 6, 2020 21:01 local time (Atlantic/Stanley timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 193 kilometers (120 mi) east-southeast of Stanley, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Stanley in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1908 06:47, 261 kilometers (162 mi) east-southeast of Stanley. It is the strongest earthquake near Stanley 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 Stanley 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 Stanley.
Nearest earthquakes from Stanley
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Stanley. 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 Stanley.
When was the last earthquake in Stanley?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Stanley on the evening of July 29, 2023 at 22:10 local time (Atlantic/Stanley). The center of this earthquake was located 377km southwest of Stanley at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Stanley in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Stanley?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Stanley on the morning of August 17, 1908 at 06:47 local time (Atlantic/Stanley). The center of this earthquake was located 261km south-southeast of Stanley at a depth of 10km under water in the South Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Stanley since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Stanley?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Stanley. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
