Latest earthquakes near Saint George's, Saint George today
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Saint George's Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint George's, Saint George 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 Saint George's roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saint George's in 2018. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saint George's 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 Saint George's in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Saint George's 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 Saint George's
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint George's 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 Saint George's 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 Saint George's 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 Saint George's, 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 Saint George's.
Nearest earthquakes from Saint George's
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Saint George's, 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 Saint George's.
When was the last earthquake in Saint George's, Saint George?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint George's 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 Saint George's, Saint George in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint George's, Saint George?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint George's 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 Saint George's since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint George's, Saint George?
In the past 10 years, 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint George's. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
