Latest earthquakes near Jamaica today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Jamaica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jamaica? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jamaica, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jamaica Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jamaica. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jamaica and elsewhere.
Nov 10, 2024 11:49AM
Unusually powerful M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Caribbean Sea near Manzanillo (Cuba) on Sunday Morning.
Jamaica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 119 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jamaica in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jamaica in 2020. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jamaica that year. The strongest had a 7.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jamaica in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Jamaica 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 | 109 | 91.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.84% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.84% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jamaica
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jamaica occurred on Jan 28, 2020 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) north-west of Kingston, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jamaica in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Jamaica 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 Jamaica.
Earthquakes by region of Jamaica
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Jamaica.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jamaica.
When was the last earthquake in Jamaica?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jamaica on the evening of December 12, 2024 at 22:12 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 290km east of Kingston at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jamaica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jamaica?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jamaica on the afternoon of January 28, 2020 at 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 260km northwest of Kingston at a depth of 15km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jamaica since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jamaica?
In the past 10 years, 119 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jamaica. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
