Latest earthquakes near Saint Catherine, Jamaica today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saint Catherine, Jamaica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saint Catherine? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saint Catherine, it will show up within minutes.
Saint Catherine Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 58 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint Catherine, Jamaica 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 Saint Catherine in 2016. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saint Catherine that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saint Catherine in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Saint Catherine 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 | 52 | 89.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 8.62% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 1.72% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saint Catherine
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint Catherine occurred on Jan 28, 2020 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) north-west of Spanish Town, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint Catherine in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Saint Catherine, 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 Saint Catherine.
Earthquakes by city in Saint Catherine
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Saint Catherine, Jamaica.
Use this regional Saint Catherine earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Old Harbour and Linstead.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saint Catherine.
When was the last earthquake in Saint Catherine, Jamaica?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Catherine on the evening of May 1, 2024 at 20:02 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 47km north-east of Spanish Town at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint Catherine, Jamaica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint Catherine, Jamaica?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Catherine on the afternoon of January 28, 2020 at 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 247km northwest of Spanish Town at a depth of 15km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saint Catherine since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint Catherine, Jamaica?
In the past 10 years, 58 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint Catherine. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 63 days.
