Latest earthquakes near Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines today
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Recent Saint George Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Saint George. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Saint George and elsewhere.
Apr 30, 2024 01:51PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 150km from Bridgetown (Barbados).
Saint George Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saint George roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saint George in 2016. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saint George that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saint George in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Saint George 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 | 196 | 93.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 6.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saint George
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint George occurred on Dec 6, 2016 17:42 local time (America/St_Vincent timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) south of Kingstown, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint George in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Nov 29, 2007 15:00, 199 kilometers (124 mi) south of Kingstown. It is the strongest earthquake near Saint George 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 Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 George.
Earthquakes by city in Saint George
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Use this regional Saint George earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kingstown Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saint George.
When was the last earthquake in Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint George on the afternoon of April 30, 2024 at 13:51 local time (America/St_Vincent). The center of this earthquake was located 312km east-northeast of Kingstown at a depth of 11km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint George on the afternoon of November 29, 2007 at 15:00 local time (America/St_Vincent). The center of this earthquake was located 199km north of Kingstown at a depth of 156km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saint George since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
In the past 10 years, 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint George. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
