Latest earthquakes near Saint Helena today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Saint Helena, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saint Helena? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saint Helena, it will show up within minutes.
Saint Helena Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint Helena in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saint Helena in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Saint Helena 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 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saint Helena
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint Helena occurred on Jul 28, 2022 07:13 local time (Atlantic/St_Helena timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 154 kilometers (96 mi) north-northeast of Jamestown, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint Helena in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Saint Helena 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 Helena.
Earthquakes by region of Saint Helena
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saint Helena.
When was the last earthquake in Saint Helena?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Helena on the morning of July 28, 2022 at 07:13 local time (Atlantic/St_Helena). The center of this earthquake was located 154km north-northeast of Jamestown at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint Helena in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint Helena?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Helena on the morning of July 28, 2022 at 07:13 local time (Atlantic/St_Helena). The center of this earthquake was located 154km north-northeast of Jamestown at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saint Helena since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint Helena?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint Helena. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
