Latest earthquakes near Turks and Caicos Islands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Turks and Caicos Islands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Turks and Caicos Islands? If an earthquake is happening right now near Turks and Caicos Islands, it will show up within minutes.
Turks and Caicos Islands Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 76 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Turks and Caicos Islands in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Turks and Caicos Islands in 2022. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Turks and Caicos Islands that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Turks and Caicos Islands in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Turks and Caicos Islands 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 | 72 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 5.26% |
| 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 Turks and Caicos Islands
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Turks and Caicos Islands occurred on Oct 6, 2018 20:11 local time (America/Grand_Turk timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) south-west of Cockburn Town, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Turks and Caicos Islands in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 21, 1948 15:22, 286 kilometers (178 mi) south-west of Cockburn Town. It is the strongest earthquake near Turks and Caicos Islands 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 Turks and Caicos Islands 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 Turks and Caicos Islands.
Earthquakes by region of Turks and Caicos Islands
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Turks and Caicos Islands.
When was the last earthquake in Turks and Caicos Islands?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Turks and Caicos Islands on the afternoon of September 8, 2024 at 15:14 local time (America/Grand_Turk). The center of this earthquake was located 205km south of Cockburn Town at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Turks and Caicos Islands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Turks and Caicos Islands?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Turks and Caicos Islands on the afternoon of April 21, 1948 at 15:22 local time (America/Grand_Turk). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south-southeast of Cockburn Town at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Turks and Caicos Islands since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Turks and Caicos Islands?
In the past 10 years, 76 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Turks and Caicos Islands. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 48 days.
