Latest earthquakes near New Kingston, St. Andrew today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near New Kingston, St. Andrew, Jamaica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in New Kingston? If an earthquake is happening right now near New Kingston, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 31 03:33 Jamaica) |
M 3.2 | 290 km NE from New Kingston |
| 53 days ago (Feb 8 18:23 Jamaica) |
M 7.6 | 597 km W from New Kingston |
| 58 days ago (Feb 3 17:36 Jamaica) |
M 3.2 | 278 km E from New Kingston |
| 75 days ago (Jan 17 18:11 Jamaica) |
M 3.5 | 289 km E from New Kingston |
| 83 days ago (Jan 9 17:57 Jamaica) |
M 3.6 | 290 km ENE from New Kingston |
| 93 days ago (Dec 31 01:20 Jamaica) |
M 3.1 | 248 km E from New Kingston |
| Dec 23, 2024 01:00 (Jamaica) |
M 5.9 | 210 km N from New Kingston |
| Dec 12, 2024 22:12 (Jamaica) |
M 4.9 | 289 km E from New Kingston |
| Nov 25, 2024 01:52 (Jamaica) |
M 4.3 | 208 km N from New Kingston |
| Nov 12, 2024 22:36 (Jamaica) |
M 4.1 | 192 km N from New Kingston |
| Nov 11, 2024 11:26 (Jamaica) |
M 3.0 | 257 km E from New Kingston |
| Nov 10, 2024 16:27 (Jamaica) |
M 3.9 | 199 km NNW from New Kingston |
| Nov 10, 2024 13:45 (Jamaica) |
M 4.6 | 198 km N from New Kingston |
| Nov 10, 2024 13:36 (Jamaica) |
M 4.3 | 197 km N from New Kingston |
| Nov 10, 2024 11:49 (Jamaica) |
M 6.8 | 201 km N from New Kingston |
| Nov 10, 2024 10:50 (Jamaica) |
M 5.9 | 203 km N from New Kingston |
| Oct 17, 2024 09:50 (Jamaica) |
M 4.6 | 208 km NNE from New Kingston |
| Oct 11, 2024 10:42 (Jamaica) |
M 3.1 | 253 km ENE from New Kingston |
| Sep 13, 2024 03:20 (Jamaica) |
M 3.1 | 209 km E from New Kingston |
| Sep 7, 2024 18:09 (Jamaica) |
M 4.5 | 213 km NE from New Kingston |
| Aug 26, 2024 03:58 (Jamaica) |
M 3.1 | 298 km ENE from New Kingston |
| Aug 16, 2024 08:01 (Jamaica) |
M 4.5 | 15 km N from New Kingston |
| Jun 18, 2024 17:46 (Jamaica) |
M 4.0 | 105 km W from New Kingston |
| Jun 10, 2024 09:55 (Jamaica) |
M 4.3 | 243 km NNE from New Kingston |
| May 1, 2024 20:02 (Jamaica) |
M 4.1 | 33 km NNE from New Kingston |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near New Kingston
Recent New Kingston Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near New Kingston. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near New Kingston and elsewhere.
Feb 8, 2025 06:23PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea 209km from George Town (Cayman Islands).
New Kingston Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of New Kingston, St. Andrew in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near New Kingston in 2021. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of New Kingston that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of New Kingston in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near New Kingston 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 | 79 | 88.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 8.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.12% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 1.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near New Kingston
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near New Kingston occurred on Jan 28, 2020 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) north-west of New Kingston, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near New Kingston in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near New Kingston, St. Andrew 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 New Kingston.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2020 14:10 (Jamaica) |
M 7.7 | 260 km NW from New Kingston |
| Nov 10, 2024 11:49 (Jamaica) |
M 6.8 | 201 km N from New Kingston |
| Dec 23, 2024 01:00 (Jamaica) |
M 5.9 | 210 km N from New Kingston |
| Nov 10, 2024 10:50 (Jamaica) |
M 5.9 | 203 km N from New Kingston |
| Aug 14, 2021 22:20 (Jamaica) |
M 5.8 | 288 km E from New Kingston |
| Jan 17, 2017 04:08 (Jamaica) |
M 5.8 | 206 km N from New Kingston |
| Oct 30, 2023 10:57 (Jamaica) |
M 5.4 | 28 km NE from New Kingston |
| Jan 17, 2016 03:30 (Jamaica) |
M 5.2 | 204 km NNE from New Kingston |
| Mar 23, 2022 14:40 (Jamaica) |
M 5.1 | 296 km ENE from New Kingston |
| Jul 24, 2020 14:11 (Jamaica) |
M 5.1 | 214 km NW from New Kingston |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near New Kingston
Nearest earthquakes from New Kingston
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to New Kingston, St. Andrew. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2024 08:01 (Jamaica) |
M 4.5 | 15 km N from New Kingston |
| Sep 21, 2023 19:31 (Jamaica) |
M 4.4 | 21 km NE from New Kingston |
| Mar 3, 2018 13:53 (Jamaica) |
M 4.0 | 26 km NE from New Kingston |
| Oct 30, 2023 10:57 (Jamaica) |
M 5.4 | 28 km NE from New Kingston |
| Dec 21, 2016 13:00 (Jamaica) |
M 4.3 | 32 km ESE from New Kingston |
| Apr 15, 2023 16:35 (Jamaica) |
M 4.6 | 31 km ESE from New Kingston |
| May 1, 2024 20:02 (Jamaica) |
M 4.1 | 33 km NNE from New Kingston |
| Jun 14, 2020 02:52 (Jamaica) |
M 4.0 | 35 km NNE from New Kingston |
| Aug 26, 2020 07:28 (Jamaica) |
M 4.5 | 67 km WNW from New Kingston |
| Jun 18, 2024 17:46 (Jamaica) |
M 4.0 | 105 km W from New Kingston |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from New Kingston
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near New Kingston.
When was the last earthquake in New Kingston, St. Andrew?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near New Kingston on the night of March 31, 2025 at 03:33 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 290km north-east of New Kingston at a depth of 11km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near New Kingston, St. Andrew in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near New Kingston, St. Andrew?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near New Kingston on the afternoon of January 28, 2020 at 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 260km northwest of New Kingston at a depth of 15km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near New Kingston since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near New Kingston, St. Andrew?
In the past 10 years, 89 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from New Kingston. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
