Latest earthquakes near Carolina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Carolina, Puerto Rico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Carolina? If an earthquake is happening right now near Carolina, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Carolina Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Carolina. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Carolina and elsewhere.
May 14, 2024 08:30PM
On Tuesday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 165km from San Juan (Puerto Rico).
Carolina Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 503 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Carolina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Carolina roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Carolina in 2020. A total of 151 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Carolina that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Carolina in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Carolina 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 | 475 | 94.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 5.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Carolina
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Carolina occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 108 kilometers (67 mi) west-southwest of Carolina, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Carolina in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1943 00:02, 136 kilometers (85 mi) west-southwest of Carolina. It is the strongest earthquake near Carolina 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 Carolina 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 Carolina.
Nearest earthquakes from Carolina
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Carolina. 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 Carolina.
When was the last earthquake in Carolina?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Carolina on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 06:53 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 115km west-southwest of Carolina at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Carolina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Carolina?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Carolina on the night of July 29, 1943 at 00:02 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 136km west-northwest of Carolina at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Carolina since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Carolina?
In the past 10 years, 503 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Carolina. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
