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Latest earthquakes near Saint Barthelemy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Saint Barthelemy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saint Barthelemy? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saint Barthelemy (also known as Saint Barthélemy), it will show up within minutes.
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.
Dec 2, 2023 04:48AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea near Les Abymes (Guadeloupe).
Dec 1, 2023 11:00PM
M4.9 FORESHOCK struck on Friday Evening in the North Atlantic Ocean near Les Abymes (Guadeloupe).
Nov 20, 2023 08:50AM
Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning in the North Atlantic Ocean near The Valley (Anguilla).
Sep 3, 2023 03:49AM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake hit in the North Atlantic Ocean near Road Town (British Virgin Islands) on Sunday Night.
Aug 16, 2023 05:08PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 199km from Road Town (British Virgin Islands).
Jul 10, 2023 04:28PM
Unusually powerful M6.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon in the North Atlantic Ocean 336km from Saint John’s (Antigua and Barbuda).
Saint Barthelemy Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 330 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 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saint Barthelemy roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saint Barthelemy in 2021. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saint Barthelemy that year. The strongest had a 5.8 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 | 306 | 92.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 6.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.61% |
| 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 123 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Barthelemy on the afternoon of December 2, 2023 at 14:40 local time (America/St_Barthelemy). The center of this earthquake was located 217km northwest of Gustavia at a depth of 45km 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, 330 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint Barthelemy. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
