Latest earthquakes near Grenada today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Grenada, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Grenada? If an earthquake is happening right now near Grenada, it will show up within minutes.
Grenada Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Grenada in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Grenada roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Grenada in 2018. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Grenada that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Grenada in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Grenada 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 | 222 | 91.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Grenada
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Grenada occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Grenada timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 190 kilometers (118 mi) south-west of Saint George's, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Grenada in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1953 04:27, 204 kilometers (127 mi) south-west of Saint George's. It is the strongest earthquake near Grenada 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 Grenada 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 Grenada.
Earthquakes by region of Grenada
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Grenada.
When was the last earthquake in Grenada?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Grenada on the evening of December 19, 2024 at 21:19 local time (America/Grenada). The center of this earthquake was located 27km south-southeast of Saint George's at a depth of 131km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Grenada in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Grenada?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Grenada on the night of March 19, 1953 at 04:27 local time (America/Grenada). The center of this earthquake was located 204km north-northeast of Saint George's at a depth of 129km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Grenada since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Grenada?
In the past 10 years, 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Grenada. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
