Latest earthquakes near Kingston today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kingston, Jamaica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kingston? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kingston, it will show up within minutes.
Kingston Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 81 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kingston in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kingston in 2021. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kingston that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kingston in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kingston 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 | 74 | 91.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 7.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 1.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kingston
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kingston 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 Kingston in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kingston 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 Kingston.
Nearest earthquakes from Kingston
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kingston. 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 Kingston.
When was the last earthquake in Kingston?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kingston on the night of September 13, 2024 at 03:20 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 210km east of Kingston at a depth of 1km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kingston in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kingston?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kingston 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 Kingston since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kingston?
In the past 10 years, 81 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kingston. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 45 days.
