Latest earthquakes near Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Basseterre? If an earthquake is happening right now near Basseterre, it will show up within minutes.
Basseterre Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 292 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre 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 Basseterre roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Basseterre in 2021. A total of 48 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Basseterre 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 Basseterre in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Basseterre 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 | 272 | 93.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 6.16% |
| 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 Basseterre
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Basseterre 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 Basseterre 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 Basseterre in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre 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 Basseterre.
Nearest earthquakes from Basseterre
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre. 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 Basseterre.
When was the last earthquake in Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Basseterre on the night of December 21, 2024 at 05:27 local time (America/St_Kitts). The center of this earthquake was located 295km northwest of Basseterre at a depth of 23km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Basseterre 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 Basseterre since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre?
In the past 10 years, 292 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Basseterre. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
