Latest earthquakes near Saint Kitts and Nevis today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Saint Kitts and Nevis, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saint Kitts and Nevis? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saint Kitts and Nevis (also known as St Kitts and Nevis), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 19 hours ago (Apr 24 15:51 St Kitts) |
M 3.1 | 282 km WNW from Basseterre |
| 1 day ago (Apr 23 18:19 St Kitts) |
M 3.0 | 293 km NW from Basseterre |
| 2 days ago (Apr 22 14:44 St Kitts) |
M 3.2 | 256 km NW from Basseterre |
| 3 days ago (Apr 22 01:52 St Kitts) |
M 3.9 | 272 km NW from Basseterre |
| 4 days ago (Apr 20 17:25 St Kitts) |
M 3.4 | 236 km NW from Basseterre |
| 6 days ago (Apr 18 13:31 St Kitts) |
M 4.6 | 81 km ENE from Basseterre |
| 8 days ago (Apr 16 17:35 St Kitts) |
M 2.6 | 219 km NW from Basseterre |
| 9 days ago (Apr 16 09:19 St Kitts) |
M 3.2 | 292 km NW from Basseterre |
| 9 days ago (Apr 15 18:29 St Kitts) |
M 3.4 | 285 km NW from Basseterre |
| 10 days ago (Apr 15 06:46 St Kitts) |
M 3.3 | 285 km NW from Basseterre |
| 11 days ago (Apr 13 13:00 St Kitts) |
M 3.2 | 274 km WNW from Basseterre |
| 12 days ago (Apr 12 17:53 St Kitts) |
M 2.9 | 281 km WNW from Basseterre |
| 13 days ago (Apr 12 05:37 St Kitts) |
M 3.1 | 273 km WNW from Basseterre |
| 15 days ago (Apr 10 04:09 St Kitts) |
M 3.2 | 240 km NW from Basseterre |
| 15 days ago (Apr 9 23:11 St Kitts) |
M 3.3 | 241 km WNW from Basseterre |
| 23 days ago (Apr 2 03:29 St Kitts) |
M 3.4 | 251 km NW from Basseterre |
| 24 days ago (Apr 1 05:30 St Kitts) |
M 3.1 | 237 km WNW from Basseterre |
| 26 days ago (Mar 30 10:45 St Kitts) |
M 3.2 | 232 km WNW from Basseterre |
| 27 days ago (Mar 29 00:53 St Kitts) |
M 4.4 | 87 km NNW from Basseterre |
| 28 days ago (Mar 28 08:01 St Kitts) |
M 3.3 | 280 km NW from Basseterre |
| 28 days ago (Mar 28 04:51 St Kitts) |
M 3.2 | 192 km ESE from Basseterre |
| 29 days ago (Mar 27 02:57 St Kitts) |
M 4.2 | 160 km NNW from Basseterre |
| 29 days ago (Mar 26 11:41 St Kitts) |
M 4.4 | 283 km SE from Basseterre |
| 31 days ago (Mar 25 05:44 St Kitts) |
M 3.1 | 118 km ESE from Basseterre |
| 33 days ago (Mar 23 07:18 St Kitts) |
M 4.0 | 44 km N from Basseterre |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saint Kitts and Nevis roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2021. A total of 48 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Kitts and Nevis in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 | 276 | 93.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 6.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saint Kitts and Nevis
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint Kitts and Nevis occurred on Jan 20, 2023 07:23 local time (America/St_Kitts timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 142 kilometers (88 mi) south-southeast of Basseterre, at a depth of 162 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint Kitts and Nevis in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1974 05:50, 77 kilometers (48 mi) south-southeast of Basseterre. It is the strongest earthquake near Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Kitts and Nevis 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 Kitts and Nevis.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2023 07:23 (St Kitts) |
M 6.1 | 142 km SSE from Basseterre |
| Mar 19, 2016 07:26 (St Kitts) |
M 6.0 | 228 km ENE from Basseterre |
| Mar 26, 2021 00:51 (St Kitts) |
M 5.8 | 219 km ESE from Basseterre |
| Dec 9, 2023 10:27 (St Kitts) |
M 5.7 | 248 km NW from Basseterre |
| Apr 17, 2017 01:23 (St Kitts) |
M 5.6 | 169 km E from Basseterre |
| Oct 18, 2016 18:08 (St Kitts) |
M 5.6 | 265 km SSE from Basseterre |
| May 8, 2022 09:32 (St Kitts) |
M 5.5 | 254 km NW from Basseterre |
| Jan 24, 2021 19:21 (St Kitts) |
M 5.4 | 178 km NW from Basseterre |
| Dec 2, 2023 04:48 (St Kitts) |
M 5.3 | 174 km ESE from Basseterre |
| Oct 7, 2020 14:24 (St Kitts) |
M 5.3 | 182 km WNW from Basseterre |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Saint Kitts and Nevis
Earthquakes by region of Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saint Kitts and Nevis.
When was the last earthquake in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Kitts and Nevis on the afternoon of April 24, 2025 at 15:51 local time (America/St_Kitts). The center of this earthquake was located 282km west-northwest of Basseterre at a depth of 9km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint Kitts and Nevis in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint Kitts and Nevis?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Kitts and Nevis on the night of October 8, 1974 at 05:50 local time (America/St_Kitts). The center of this earthquake was located 77km east of Basseterre at a depth of 47km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saint Kitts and Nevis since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint Kitts and Nevis?
In the past 10 years, 296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint Kitts and Nevis. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
