Latest earthquakes near Saint Barthelemy today
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Recent Saint Barthelemy Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Saint Barthelemy. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Saint Barthelemy and elsewhere.
Oct 27, 2025 08:38AM
On Monday Morning an Unusually powerful M6.5 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 207km from Les Abymes (Guadeloupe).
Saint Barthelemy Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 351 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint Barthelemy in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saint Barthelemy roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saint Barthelemy in 2023. A total of 55 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saint Barthelemy that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saint Barthelemy in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Saint Barthelemy 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 | 328 | 93.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 5.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saint Barthelemy
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint Barthelemy occurred on Jan 20, 2023 07:23 local time (America/St_Barthelemy timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 209 kilometers (130 mi) south-southeast of Gustavia, at a depth of 162 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint Barthelemy in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1974 05:50, 112 kilometers (70 mi) south-southeast of Gustavia. It is the strongest earthquake near Saint Barthelemy 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 Barthelemy 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 Barthelemy.
Earthquakes by region of Saint Barthelemy
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saint Barthelemy.
When was the last earthquake in Saint Barthelemy?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Barthelemy on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 21:26 local time (America/St_Barthelemy). The center of this earthquake was located 219km west-northwest of Gustavia at a depth of 14km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint Barthelemy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint Barthelemy?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Barthelemy on the night of October 8, 1974 at 05:50 local time (America/St_Barthelemy). The center of this earthquake was located 112km south-east of Gustavia at a depth of 47km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saint Barthelemy since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint Barthelemy?
In the past 10 years, 351 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint Barthelemy. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
