Latest earthquakes near Portmore, Saint Catherine today

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List of latest earthquakes near Portmore.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 11, 2024 11:26
(Jamaica)
M 3.0 269 km E
from Portmore
Nov 10, 2024 16:27
(Jamaica)
M 4.0 201 km N
from Portmore
Nov 10, 2024 13:45
(Jamaica)
M 4.6 205 km N
from Portmore
Nov 10, 2024 13:36
(Jamaica)
M 4.2 201 km N
from Portmore
Nov 10, 2024 11:49
(Jamaica)
M 6.8 208 km N
from Portmore
Nov 10, 2024 10:50
(Jamaica)
M 5.9 211 km N
from Portmore
Oct 17, 2024 09:50
(Jamaica)
M 4.6 218 km NNE
from Portmore
Oct 11, 2024 10:42
(Jamaica)
M 3.1 265 km ENE
from Portmore
Sep 13, 2024 03:20
(Jamaica)
M 3.1 219 km E
from Portmore
Sep 7, 2024 18:09
(Jamaica)
M 4.5 225 km NE
from Portmore
Aug 16, 2024 08:01
(Jamaica)
M 4.5 25 km NNE
from Portmore
Jun 18, 2024 17:46
(Jamaica)
M 4.0 96 km WNW
from Portmore
Jun 10, 2024 09:55
(Jamaica)
M 4.3 254 km NNE
from Portmore
May 1, 2024 20:02
(Jamaica)
M 4.1 44 km NE
from Portmore
Apr 29, 2024 16:40
(Jamaica)
M 3.4 290 km ENE
from Portmore
Mar 17, 2024 13:59
(Jamaica)
M 3.8 250 km ENE
from Portmore
Dec 18, 2023 14:21
(Jamaica)
M 3.0 295 km E
from Portmore
Nov 28, 2023 23:36
(Jamaica)
M 3.4 274 km E
from Portmore
Nov 28, 2023 13:27
(Jamaica)
M 3.8 43 km NE
from Portmore
Nov 22, 2023 00:56
(Jamaica)
M 3.0 263 km E
from Portmore
Oct 31, 2023 07:43
(Jamaica)
M 3.2 238 km ENE
from Portmore
Oct 30, 2023 10:57
(Jamaica)
M 5.4 39 km NE
from Portmore
Sep 22, 2023 22:05
(Jamaica)
M 3.0 39 km NE
from Portmore
Sep 21, 2023 19:31
(Jamaica)
M 4.4 33 km NE
from Portmore
Sep 14, 2023 01:54
(Jamaica)
M 3.1 290 km E
from Portmore

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Portmore

Recent Portmore Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Portmore. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Portmore and elsewhere.

Portmore Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
6 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Nov 11, 2024 11:26

Average

A total of 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Portmore, Saint Catherine 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 Portmore in 2016. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Portmore that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Portmore with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Portmore in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Portmore 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Portmore (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 58 87.88%
Mag. 5 6 9.09%
Mag. 6 1 1.52%
Mag. 7 1 1.52%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Portmore

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.7
On Jan 28, 2020 14:10.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jan 28, 2020 14:10.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Portmore occurred on Jan 28, 2020 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) north-west of Portmore, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Portmore in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Portmore, Saint Catherine 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 Portmore.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Portmore.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 28, 2020 14:10
(Jamaica)
M 7.7 256 km NW
from Portmore
Nov 10, 2024 11:49
(Jamaica)
M 6.8 208 km N
from Portmore
Nov 10, 2024 10:50
(Jamaica)
M 5.9 211 km N
from Portmore
Jan 17, 2017 04:08
(Jamaica)
M 5.8 214 km N
from Portmore
Aug 14, 2021 22:20
(Jamaica)
M 5.8 299 km E
from Portmore
Oct 30, 2023 10:57
(Jamaica)
M 5.4 39 km NE
from Portmore
Jan 17, 2016 03:30
(Jamaica)
M 5.2 213 km NNE
from Portmore
Jul 24, 2020 14:11
(Jamaica)
M 5.1 213 km NW
from Portmore
Jun 6, 2023 04:11
(Jamaica)
M 4.9 292 km ENE
from Portmore
Jan 29, 2020 09:53
(Jamaica)
M 4.9 246 km NW
from Portmore

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Nearest earthquakes from Portmore

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Portmore, Saint Catherine. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Portmore.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 16, 2024 08:01
(Jamaica)
M 4.5 25 km NNE
from Portmore
Sep 21, 2023 19:31
(Jamaica)
M 4.4 33 km NE
from Portmore
Mar 3, 2018 13:53
(Jamaica)
M 4.0 38 km NE
from Portmore
Apr 15, 2023 16:35
(Jamaica)
M 4.6 40 km E
from Portmore
Dec 21, 2016 13:00
(Jamaica)
M 4.3 40 km E
from Portmore
Oct 30, 2023 10:57
(Jamaica)
M 5.4 39 km NE
from Portmore
May 1, 2024 20:02
(Jamaica)
M 4.1 44 km NE
from Portmore
Jun 14, 2020 02:52
(Jamaica)
M 4.0 45 km NNE
from Portmore
Aug 26, 2020 07:28
(Jamaica)
M 4.5 61 km NW
from Portmore
Jun 18, 2024 17:46
(Jamaica)
M 4.0 96 km WNW
from Portmore

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Portmore

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Portmore.

When was the last earthquake in Portmore, Saint Catherine?

A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Portmore on the morning of November 11, 2024 at 11:26 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 269km east of Portmore at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Portmore, Saint Catherine in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Portmore, Saint Catherine?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Portmore on the afternoon of January 28, 2020 at 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 256km northwest of Portmore at a depth of 15km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Portmore since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Portmore, Saint Catherine?

In the past 10 years, 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Portmore. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 55 days.