Latest earthquakes near Jamaica today

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List of latest earthquakes near Jamaica.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 11, 2024 11:26
(Jamaica)
M 3.0 259 km E
from Kingston
Nov 10, 2024 16:27
(Jamaica)
M 4.0 197 km NNW
from Kingston
Nov 10, 2024 13:45
(Jamaica)
M 4.6 200 km N
from New Kingston
Nov 10, 2024 13:36
(Jamaica)
M 4.2 197 km N
from Kingston
Nov 10, 2024 11:49
(Jamaica)
M 6.8 203 km N
from Kingston
Nov 10, 2024 10:50
(Jamaica)
M 5.9 207 km N
from Kingston
Oct 17, 2024 09:50
(Jamaica)
M 4.6 209 km NNE
from Kingston
Oct 11, 2024 10:42
(Jamaica)
M 3.1 254 km ENE
from Kingston
Sep 13, 2024 03:20
(Jamaica)
M 3.1 210 km E
from Kingston
Sep 7, 2024 18:09
(Jamaica)
M 4.5 215 km NE
from Kingston
Aug 26, 2024 03:58
(Jamaica)
M 3.1 300 km ENE
from Kingston
Aug 16, 2024 08:01
(Jamaica)
M 4.5 17 km NNE
from Kingston
Jun 18, 2024 17:46
(Jamaica)
M 4.0 30 km WNW
from Mandeville
Jun 10, 2024 09:55
(Jamaica)
M 4.3 245 km NNE
from Kingston
May 5, 2024 11:15
(Jamaica)
M 4.5 299 km W
from Montego Bay
May 1, 2024 20:02
(Jamaica)
M 4.1 34 km NNE
from Kingston
Apr 29, 2024 16:40
(Jamaica)
M 3.4 279 km ENE
from Kingston
Mar 24, 2024 16:46
(Jamaica)
M 3.5 294 km E
from Kingston
Mar 17, 2024 13:59
(Jamaica)
M 3.8 240 km E
from Kingston
Feb 17, 2024 20:56
(Jamaica)
M 3.3 300 km NE
from Kingston
Dec 18, 2023 14:21
(Jamaica)
M 3.0 285 km E
from Kingston
Nov 28, 2023 23:36
(Jamaica)
M 3.4 264 km E
from Kingston
Nov 28, 2023 13:27
(Jamaica)
M 3.8 33 km NE
from Kingston
Nov 22, 2023 00:56
(Jamaica)
M 3.0 253 km E
from Kingston
Oct 31, 2023 07:43
(Jamaica)
M 3.2 227 km ENE
from Kingston

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Recent Jamaica Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jamaica. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jamaica and elsewhere.

Jamaica Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
11 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Nov 11, 2024 11:26

Average

A total of 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jamaica in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jamaica in 2020. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jamaica that year. The strongest had a 7.7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Jamaica with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jamaica in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Jamaica 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Jamaica (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 108 91.53%
Mag. 5 8 6.78%
Mag. 6 1 0.85%
Mag. 7 1 0.85%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Jamaica

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.7
On Jan 28, 2020 14:10.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jan 28, 2020 14:10.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jamaica occurred on Jan 28, 2020 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) north-west of Kingston, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jamaica in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Jamaica 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 Jamaica.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Jamaica.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 28, 2020 14:10
(Jamaica)
M 7.7 260 km NW
from Kingston
Nov 10, 2024 11:49
(Jamaica)
M 6.8 203 km N
from Kingston
Nov 10, 2024 10:50
(Jamaica)
M 5.9 207 km N
from Kingston
Aug 14, 2021 22:20
(Jamaica)
M 5.8 289 km E
from Kingston
Jan 17, 2017 04:08
(Jamaica)
M 5.8 207 km N
from Kingston
Oct 30, 2023 10:57
(Jamaica)
M 5.4 29 km NE
from Kingston
Jan 17, 2016 03:30
(Jamaica)
M 5.2 205 km NNE
from Kingston
Mar 23, 2022 14:40
(Jamaica)
M 5.1 297 km ENE
from Kingston
Jul 24, 2020 14:11
(Jamaica)
M 5.1 214 km NW
from Kingston
Dec 9, 2019 01:12
(Jamaica)
M 5.0 274 km WNW
from Montego Bay

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Earthquakes by region of Jamaica

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jamaica.

When was the last earthquake in Jamaica?

A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Jamaica on the morning of November 11, 2024 at 11:26 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 259km east of Kingston at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jamaica in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Jamaica?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jamaica on the afternoon of January 28, 2020 at 14:10 local time (America/Jamaica). The center of this earthquake was located 260km northwest of Kingston at a depth of 15km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jamaica since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Jamaica?

In the past 10 years, 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jamaica. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.