Latest earthquakes near Manchester, Jamaica today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Manchester, Jamaica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Manchester? If an earthquake is happening right now near Manchester, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Manchester Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Manchester. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Manchester and elsewhere.
Nov 10, 2024 11:49AM
Unusually powerful M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Caribbean Sea near Manzanillo (Cuba) on Sunday Morning.
Manchester Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manchester, Jamaica in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Manchester in 2020. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Manchester 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 Manchester in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Manchester 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 | 56 | 88.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 7.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 1.59% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Manchester
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manchester occurred on Jan 28, 2020 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 202 kilometers (126 mi) north-west of Mandeville, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Manchester in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Manchester, 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 Manchester.
Earthquakes by city in Manchester
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Manchester, Jamaica.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Manchester.
When was the last earthquake in Manchester, Jamaica?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Manchester on the night of November 25, 2024 at 01:52 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 228km north-northeast of Mandeville at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manchester, Jamaica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manchester, Jamaica?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Manchester on the afternoon of January 28, 2020 at 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 202km northwest of Mandeville at a depth of 15km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Manchester since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manchester, Jamaica?
In the past 10 years, 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manchester. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 58 days.
