Latest earthquakes near Montego Bay, St. James today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Montego Bay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Montego Bay (also known as Bahía Montego), it will show up within minutes.
Montego Bay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Montego Bay, St. James 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 Montego Bay in 2020. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Montego Bay 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 | 53 | 89.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 8.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 1.69% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Montego Bay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Montego Bay, St. James 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 Montego Bay.
Nearest earthquakes from Montego Bay
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Montego Bay, St. James. 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 Montego Bay.
When was the last earthquake in Montego Bay, St. James?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Montego Bay on the afternoon of November 28, 2023 at 13:27 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 144km east of Montego Bay at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Montego Bay, St. James in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Montego Bay, St. James?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Montego Bay, St. James?
In the past 10 years, 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Montego Bay. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 62 days.
