Latest earthquakes near St. James, Jamaica today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near St. James, Jamaica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in St. James? If an earthquake is happening right now near St. James, it will show up within minutes.
St. James Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 60 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of St. James, Jamaica 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 St. James in 2020. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of St. James that year. The strongest had a 7.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of St. James in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near St. James 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 | 54 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 8.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 1.67% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near St. James
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near St. James occurred on Jan 28, 2020 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 137 kilometers (85 mi) north-west of Montego Bay, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near St. James in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near St. James, 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 St. James.
Earthquakes by city in St. James
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near St. James.
When was the last earthquake in St. James, Jamaica?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near St. James on the evening of May 1, 2024 at 20:02 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 140km east of Montego Bay at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near St. James, Jamaica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near St. James, Jamaica?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near St. James on the afternoon of January 28, 2020 at 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 137km northwest of Montego Bay at a depth of 15km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near St. James since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near St. James, Jamaica?
In the past 10 years, 60 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from St. James. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 61 days.
