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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.
Recent Saint Kitts and Nevis Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Saint Kitts and Nevis. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.
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).
Apr 16, 2023 07:22AM
M4.7 Earthquake hit in the Caribbean Sea near Les Abymes (Guadeloupe) on Sunday Morning.
Saint Kitts and Nevis Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 297 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 | 274 | 92.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 7.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.67% |
| 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 123 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.
Earthquakes by region of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Kitts and Nevis on the afternoon of December 2, 2023 at 14:40 local time (America/St_Kitts). The center of this earthquake was located 273km northwest of Basseterre at a depth of 45km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. 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, 297 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.
