Latest earthquakes near Gustavia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gustavia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gustavia, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gustavia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gustavia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gustavia and elsewhere.
May 4, 2025 02:58AM
On Sunday Night a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean near Road Town (British Virgin Islands).
Gustavia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 349 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gustavia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gustavia roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gustavia in 2023. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gustavia 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 Gustavia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gustavia 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 | 327 | 93.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 5.73% |
| 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 Gustavia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gustavia 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 Gustavia 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 Gustavia 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 Gustavia 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 Gustavia.
Nearest earthquakes from Gustavia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gustavia. 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 Gustavia.
When was the last earthquake in Gustavia?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Gustavia on the night of May 16, 2025 at 03:56 local time (America/St_Barthelemy). The center of this earthquake was located 94km east-southeast of Gustavia at a depth of 17km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gustavia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gustavia?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Gustavia 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 Gustavia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gustavia?
In the past 10 years, 349 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gustavia. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
