Latest earthquakes near Kingstown, Saint George today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kingstown, Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kingstown? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kingstown, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kingstown Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kingstown. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kingstown and elsewhere.
Oct 27, 2025 08:38AM
On Monday Morning an Unusually powerful M6.5 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 207km from Les Abymes (Guadeloupe).
Kingstown Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 227 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kingstown, Saint George in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kingstown roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kingstown in 2016. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kingstown 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 Kingstown in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kingstown 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 | 216 | 95.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 4.85% |
| 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 Kingstown
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kingstown 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 Kingstown 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 Kingstown in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kingstown, Saint George 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 Kingstown.
Nearest earthquakes from Kingstown
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kingstown, Saint George. 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 Kingstown.
When was the last earthquake in Kingstown, Saint George?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kingstown on the afternoon of November 23, 2025 at 17:22 local time (America/St_Vincent). The center of this earthquake was located 223km north-northeast of Kingstown at a depth of 30km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kingstown, Saint George in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kingstown, Saint George?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kingstown 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 Kingstown since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kingstown, Saint George?
In the past 10 years, 227 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kingstown. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
