Latest earthquakes near Saint Anthony, Montserrat today
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Saint Anthony Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 247 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint Anthony, Montserrat in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saint Anthony roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saint Anthony in 2016. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saint Anthony that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saint Anthony in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Saint Anthony 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 | 226 | 91.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saint Anthony
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint Anthony occurred on Jan 20, 2023 07:23 local time (America/Montserrat timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 63 kilometers (39 mi) south of Plymouth, at a depth of 162 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint Anthony in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1974 05:50, 70 kilometers (43 mi) south of Plymouth. It is the strongest earthquake near Saint Anthony 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 Saint Anthony, 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 Saint Anthony.
Earthquakes by city in Saint Anthony
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saint Anthony.
When was the last earthquake in Saint Anthony, Montserrat?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Anthony on the evening of January 14, 2025 at 18:42 local time (America/Montserrat). The center of this earthquake was located 110km north-northeast of Plymouth at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint Anthony, Montserrat in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint Anthony, Montserrat?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Anthony on the night of October 8, 1974 at 05:50 local time (America/Montserrat). The center of this earthquake was located 70km north-northeast of Plymouth at a depth of 47km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saint Anthony since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint Anthony, Montserrat?
In the past 10 years, 247 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint Anthony. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
