Latest earthquakes near Portmore, Saint Catherine today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Portmore, Saint Catherine, Jamaica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Portmore? If an earthquake is happening right now near Portmore, it will show up within minutes.
Portmore Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 57 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 5 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 51 | 89.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 8.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 1.75% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Portmore
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.
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.
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 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Portmore on the evening of May 1, 2024 at 20:02 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 44km north-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, 57 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Portmore. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 64 days.
