Latest earthquakes near Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Savanna-la-Mar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Savanna-la-Mar, it will show up within minutes.
Savanna-la-Mar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 70 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Savanna-la-Mar in 2020. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Savanna-la-Mar 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 Savanna-la-Mar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Savanna-la-Mar 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 | 63 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 7.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 1.43% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Savanna-la-Mar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Savanna-la-Mar 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 Savanna-la-Mar in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland 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 Savanna-la-Mar.
Nearest earthquakes from Savanna-la-Mar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. 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 Savanna-la-Mar.
When was the last earthquake in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Savanna-la-Mar on the morning of May 5, 2024 at 11:15 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 289km west-northwest 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 Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Savanna-la-Mar 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 Savanna-la-Mar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland?
In the past 10 years, 70 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Savanna-la-Mar. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 52 days.
