Latest earthquakes near Saint Martin today
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Recent Saint Martin Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Saint Martin. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Saint Martin and elsewhere.
May 16, 2026 10:50AM
Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning 32mi from Antigua and Barbuda.
Saint Martin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 382 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint Martin in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saint Martin roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saint Martin in 2023. A total of 58 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saint Martin that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saint Martin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Saint Martin 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 | 356 | 93.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 6.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saint Martin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint Martin occurred on Jan 20, 2023 07:23 local time (America/Marigot timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 236 kilometers (147 mi) south-southeast of Marigot, at a depth of 162 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint Martin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1974 05:50, 143 kilometers (89 mi) south-southeast of Marigot. It is the strongest earthquake near Saint Martin in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Saint Martin 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 Martin.
Earthquakes by region of Saint Martin
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saint Martin.
When was the last earthquake in Saint Martin?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Martin on the afternoon of June 18, 2026 at 14:56 local time (America/Marchigot). The center of this earthquake was located 140km west of Marchigot at a depth of 55km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint Martin in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint Martin?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Martin on the night of October 8, 1974 at 05:50 local time (America/Marchigot). The center of this earthquake was located 143km south-east of Marchigot at a depth of 47km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saint Martin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint Martin?
In the past 10 years, 382 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint Martin. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
