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.
Montserrat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 253 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 | 232 | 91.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.79% |
| 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 124 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.
Earthquakes by region of Montserrat
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Montserrat.
When was the last earthquake in Montserrat?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Montserrat on the evening of December 19, 2024 at 22:22 local time (America/Montserrat). The center of this earthquake was located 163km east-southeast of Brades at a depth of 24km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. 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, 253 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 14 days.
