Latest earthquakes near May Pen, Clarendon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in May Pen? If an earthquake is happening right now near May Pen, it will show up within minutes.
May Pen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of May Pen, Clarendon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near May Pen in 2020. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of May Pen 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 May Pen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near May Pen 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 | 46 | 90.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 7.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 1.96% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near May Pen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near May Pen occurred on Jan 28, 2020 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 227 kilometers (141 mi) north-west of May Pen, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near May Pen in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near May Pen, Clarendon 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 May Pen.
Nearest earthquakes from May Pen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to May Pen, Clarendon. 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 May Pen.
When was the last earthquake in May Pen, Clarendon?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near May Pen on the evening of May 1, 2024 at 20:02 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 74km east-northeast of May Pen at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near May Pen, Clarendon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near May Pen, Clarendon?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near May Pen on the afternoon of January 28, 2020 at 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 227km northwest of May Pen at a depth of 15km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near May Pen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near May Pen, Clarendon?
In the past 10 years, 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from May Pen. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 72 days.
