Latest earthquakes near Plymouth, Saint Anthony today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Plymouth, Saint Anthony, Montserrat, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Plymouth? If an earthquake is happening right now near Plymouth, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Plymouth Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Plymouth. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Plymouth and elsewhere.
May 4, 2025 02:58AM
On Sunday Night a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean near Road Town (British Virgin Islands).
Plymouth Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 248 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Plymouth, Saint Anthony 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 Plymouth roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Plymouth in 2016. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Plymouth that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Plymouth in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Plymouth 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 | 227 | 91.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.66% |
| 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 Plymouth
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth, Saint Anthony 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 Plymouth.
Nearest earthquakes from Plymouth
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Plymouth, Saint Anthony. 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 Plymouth.
When was the last earthquake in Plymouth, Saint Anthony?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Plymouth on the night of May 16, 2025 at 03:56 local time (America/Montserrat). The center of this earthquake was located 107km north-northeast of Plymouth at a depth of 17km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Plymouth, Saint Anthony in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Plymouth, Saint Anthony?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Plymouth 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 Plymouth since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Plymouth, Saint Anthony?
In the past 10 years, 248 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Plymouth. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
