Latest earthquakes near Castries today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Castries, Saint Lucia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Castries? If an earthquake is happening right now near Castries, it will show up within minutes.
Castries Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Castries in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Castries roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Castries in 2015. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Castries that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Castries in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Castries 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 | 156 | 90.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 8.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Castries
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Castries occurred on Jul 16, 2015 11:16 local time (America/St_Lucia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) east of Castries, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Castries in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Nov 29, 2007 15:00, 109 kilometers (68 mi) east of Castries. It is the strongest earthquake near Castries 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 Castries 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 Castries.
Nearest earthquakes from Castries
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Castries. 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 Castries.
When was the last earthquake in Castries?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Castries on the morning of August 18, 2024 at 11:33 local time (America/St_Lucia). The center of this earthquake was located 228km north of Castries at a depth of 23km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Castries in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Castries?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Castries on the afternoon of November 29, 2007 at 15:00 local time (America/St_Lucia). The center of this earthquake was located 109km north-northwest of Castries at a depth of 156km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Castries since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Castries?
In the past 10 years, 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Castries. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
