Latest earthquakes near Westmoreland, Jamaica today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Westmoreland, Jamaica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Westmoreland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Westmoreland, it will show up within minutes.
Westmoreland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 69 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Westmoreland, 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 Westmoreland in 2020. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Westmoreland 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 | 62 | 89.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 7.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 1.45% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Westmoreland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Westmoreland occurred on Jan 28, 2020 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 149 kilometers (93 mi) north-northwest of Savanna-la-Mar, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Westmoreland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Westmoreland, 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 Westmoreland.
Earthquakes by city in Westmoreland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Westmoreland, Jamaica.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Westmoreland.
When was the last earthquake in Westmoreland, Jamaica?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Westmoreland on the evening of May 1, 2024 at 20:02 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 161km east of Savanna-la-March at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Westmoreland, Jamaica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Westmoreland, Jamaica?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Westmoreland on the afternoon of January 28, 2020 at 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 149km north-northwest of Savanna-la-March at a depth of 15km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Westmoreland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Westmoreland, Jamaica?
In the past 10 years, 69 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Westmoreland. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 53 days.
