Latest earthquakes near Spanish Town, Saint Catherine today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Spanish Town, Saint Catherine, Jamaica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Spanish Town? If an earthquake is happening right now near Spanish Town, it will show up within minutes.
Spanish Town Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Spanish Town, 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 Spanish Town in 2016. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Spanish Town 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 Spanish Town in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Spanish Town 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 | 49 | 90.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 7.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 1.85% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Spanish Town
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Spanish Town 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 Spanish Town in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Spanish Town, 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 Spanish Town.
Nearest earthquakes from Spanish Town
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Spanish Town, 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 Spanish Town.
When was the last earthquake in Spanish Town, Saint Catherine?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Spanish Town 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 Spanish Town, Saint Catherine in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Spanish Town, Saint Catherine?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Spanish Town 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 Spanish Town since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Spanish Town, Saint Catherine?
In the past 10 years, 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Spanish Town. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 68 days.
