Latest earthquakes near Martinique, Martinique today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Martinique, Martinique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Martinique? If an earthquake is happening right now near Martinique, it will show up within minutes.
Martinique Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 222 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Martinique, Martinique in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Martinique roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Martinique in 2025. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Martinique that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Martinique in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Martinique 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 | 207 | 93.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 5.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.9% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Martinique
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Martinique occurred on Oct 27, 2025 08:38 local time (America/Martinique timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) north-east of Fort-de-France, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Martinique in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Nov 29, 2007 15:00, 44 kilometers (27 mi) north-east of Fort-de-France. It is the strongest earthquake near Martinique in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Martinique, Martinique 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 Martinique.
Earthquakes by city in Martinique
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Martinique, Martinique.
Use this regional Martinique earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Le Lamentin, Le Robert, Sainte-Marie, Le François, Ducos, Saint-Joseph and La Trinité.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Martinique.
When was the last earthquake in Martinique?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Martinique on the morning of March 31, 2026 at 07:33 local time (America/Marchtinique). The center of this earthquake was located 247km north of Fort-de-France at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Martinique in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Martinique?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Martinique on the afternoon of November 29, 2007 at 15:00 local time (America/Marchtinique). The center of this earthquake was located 44km north-northwest of Fort-de-France at a depth of 156km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Martinique since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Martinique?
In the past 10 years, 222 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Martinique. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
