Latest earthquakes near Montserrat today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Montserrat, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Montserrat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Montserrat, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 05:44 Montserrat) |
M 3.1 | 64 km ENE from Brades |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 00:53 Montserrat) |
M 5.0 | 242 km SSE from Brades |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 07:18 Montserrat) |
M 4.0 | 112 km NNW from Brades |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 03:22 Montserrat) |
M 3.7 | 250 km SE from Brades |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 05:35 Montserrat) |
M 3.3 | 86 km SSE from Brades |
| 8 days ago (Mar 17 20:20 Montserrat) |
M 3.7 | 123 km ESE from Brades |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 04:56 Montserrat) |
M 3.2 | 45 km ESE from Brades |
| 15 days ago (Mar 10 11:36 Montserrat) |
M 3.5 | 37 km ENE from Brades |
| 17 days ago (Mar 8 22:15 Montserrat) |
M 3.3 | 167 km E from Brades |
| 18 days ago (Mar 7 20:47 Montserrat) |
M 3.1 | 141 km ENE from Brades |
| 19 days ago (Mar 6 23:18 Montserrat) |
M 3.0 | 121 km ENE from Brades |
| 22 days ago (Mar 3 22:25 Montserrat) |
M 3.2 | 50 km ESE from Brades |
| 22 days ago (Mar 3 18:44 Montserrat) |
M 4.7 | 169 km SE from Brades |
| 23 days ago (Mar 2 20:01 Montserrat) |
M 4.8 | 270 km SE from Brades |
| 24 days ago (Mar 2 09:12 Montserrat) |
M 3.4 | 181 km ESE from Brades |
| 32 days ago (Feb 21 10:25 Montserrat) |
M 3.9 | 131 km NNW from Brades |
| 52 days ago (Feb 1 20:53 Montserrat) |
M 3.1 | 10 km NNW from Brades |
| 56 days ago (Jan 29 08:17 Montserrat) |
M 3.3 | 278 km NW from Brades |
| 59 days ago (Jan 26 08:04 Montserrat) |
M 3.5 | 168 km NNW from Brades |
| 59 days ago (Jan 25 11:51 Montserrat) |
M 3.9 | 126 km E from Brades |
| 60 days ago (Jan 24 23:45 Montserrat) |
M 3.6 | 279 km SE from Brades |
| 63 days ago (Jan 21 17:52 Montserrat) |
M 3.8 | 269 km NW from Brades |
| 70 days ago (Jan 14 18:42 Montserrat) |
M 3.5 | 101 km NNE from Brades |
| 73 days ago (Jan 12 08:36 Montserrat) |
M 3.6 | 120 km NE from Brades |
| 73 days ago (Jan 12 08:12 Montserrat) |
M 3.5 | 121 km NE from Brades |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Montserrat
Montserrat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 251 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Montserrat in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Montserrat roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Montserrat in 2016. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Montserrat that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Montserrat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Montserrat 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 | 229 | 91.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 7.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.8% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Montserrat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Montserrat occurred on Jan 20, 2023 07:23 local time (America/Montserrat timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 73 kilometers (45 mi) south of Brades, at a depth of 162 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Montserrat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1974 05:50, 61 kilometers (38 mi) south of Brades. It is the strongest earthquake near Montserrat in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Montserrat 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 Montserrat.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2023 07:23 (Montserrat) |
M 6.1 | 73 km S from Brades |
| Mar 19, 2016 07:26 (Montserrat) |
M 6.0 | 209 km NE from Brades |
| Mar 26, 2021 00:51 (Montserrat) |
M 5.8 | 158 km E from Brades |
| Feb 3, 2017 15:54 (Montserrat) |
M 5.8 | 263 km SE from Brades |
| Apr 17, 2017 01:23 (Montserrat) |
M 5.6 | 135 km ENE from Brades |
| Dec 28, 2015 02:55 (Montserrat) |
M 5.6 | 255 km SSE from Brades |
| Oct 18, 2016 18:08 (Montserrat) |
M 5.6 | 190 km SSE from Brades |
| Jan 24, 2021 19:21 (Montserrat) |
M 5.4 | 255 km NW from Brades |
| Sep 28, 2018 08:32 (Montserrat) |
M 5.4 | 269 km SE from Brades |
| Dec 2, 2023 04:48 (Montserrat) |
M 5.3 | 106 km E from Brades |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Montserrat
Earthquakes by region of Montserrat
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Montserrat.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Montserrat.
When was the last earthquake in Montserrat?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Montserrat on the night of March 25, 2025 at 05:44 local time (America/Montserrat). The center of this earthquake was located 64km east-northeast of Brades at a depth of 9km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Montserrat in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Montserrat?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Montserrat on the night of October 8, 1974 at 05:50 local time (America/Montserrat). The center of this earthquake was located 61km north-northeast of Brades at a depth of 47km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Montserrat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Montserrat?
In the past 10 years, 251 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Montserrat. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
