Latest earthquakes near Jamestown, Saint Helena today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jamestown, Saint Helena, Saint Helena, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jamestown? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jamestown, it will show up within minutes.
Jamestown Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jamestown, Saint Helena in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jamestown in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jamestown 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 Jamestown
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jamestown 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 Jamestown in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Jamestown, 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 Jamestown.
Nearest earthquakes from Jamestown
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jamestown, Saint Helena. 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 Jamestown.
When was the last earthquake in Jamestown, Saint Helena?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jamestown 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 Jamestown, Saint Helena in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jamestown, Saint Helena?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jamestown 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 Jamestown since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jamestown, Saint Helena?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jamestown. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
