Latest earthquakes near Jacmel, Sud-Est today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jacmel, Sud-Est, Haiti, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jacmel? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jacmel (also known as Yáquimo), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jacmel Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jacmel. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jacmel and elsewhere.
Mar 17, 2026 12:28AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Caribbean Sea near Guantánamo (Cuba) on Tuesday Night.
Jacmel Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 254 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jacmel, Sud-Est in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jacmel roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jacmel in 2021. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jacmel that year. The strongest had a 7.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jacmel in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Jacmel 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 | 234 | 92.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jacmel
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jacmel occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 102 kilometers (63 mi) west-northwest of Jacmel, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jacmel in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Jacmel, Sud-Est 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 Jacmel.
Nearest earthquakes from Jacmel
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jacmel, Sud-Est. 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 Jacmel.
When was the last earthquake in Jacmel, Sud-Est?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jacmel on the night of March 31, 2026 at 01:46 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 254km northwest of Jacmel at a depth of 5km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jacmel, Sud-Est in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jacmel, Sud-Est?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jacmel on the morning of August 14, 2021 at 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 102km west-northwest of Jacmel at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jacmel since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jacmel, Sud-Est?
In the past 10 years, 254 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jacmel. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
