Latest earthquakes near Saint Peter, Montserrat today
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Recent Saint Peter Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Saint Peter. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Saint Peter and elsewhere.
Mar 19, 2026 06:46PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean near The Valley (Anguilla).
Saint Peter Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 299 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint Peter, Montserrat in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saint Peter roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saint Peter in 2025. A total of 65 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saint Peter 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 Saint Peter in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Saint Peter 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 | 273 | 91.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 8.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saint Peter
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint Peter occurred on Oct 27, 2025 08:38 local time (America/Montserrat timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) east of Brades, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint Peter in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1974 05:50, 61 kilometers (38 mi) east of Brades. It is the strongest earthquake near Saint Peter 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 Saint Peter, 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 Peter.
Earthquakes by city in Saint Peter
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saint Peter.
When was the last earthquake in Saint Peter, Montserrat?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Peter on the morning of April 16, 2026 at 08:51 local time (America/Montserrat). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south-east of Brades at a depth of 36km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint Peter, Montserrat in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint Peter, Montserrat?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Peter 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 Saint Peter since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint Peter, Montserrat?
In the past 10 years, 299 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint Peter. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
