Latest earthquakes near Cockburn Town today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cockburn Town? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cockburn Town, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Apr 8 14:53 Grand Turk) |
M 3.7 | 292 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 8 days ago (Apr 2 15:12 Grand Turk) |
M 3.4 | 286 km SW from Cockburn Town |
| 10 days ago (Mar 31 19:51 Grand Turk) |
M 3.1 | 172 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 10 days ago (Mar 31 18:24 Grand Turk) |
M 3.2 | 171 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 10 days ago (Mar 31 14:40 Grand Turk) |
M 3.3 | 168 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 11 days ago (Mar 31 09:46 Grand Turk) |
M 3.0 | 170 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 11 days ago (Mar 30 20:17 Grand Turk) |
M 3.0 | 198 km S from Cockburn Town |
| 12 days ago (Mar 29 19:11 Grand Turk) |
M 3.0 | 230 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 12 days ago (Mar 29 19:06 Grand Turk) |
M 3.1 | 185 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 13 days ago (Mar 29 10:33 Grand Turk) |
M 3.2 | 237 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 13 days ago (Mar 29 09:49 Grand Turk) |
M 3.1 | 215 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 13 days ago (Mar 29 09:29 Grand Turk) |
M 3.2 | 242 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 13 days ago (Mar 29 01:37 Grand Turk) |
M 3.4 | 213 km SSW from Cockburn Town |
| 13 days ago (Mar 28 20:16 Grand Turk) |
M 3.1 | 171 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 14 days ago (Mar 28 06:37 Grand Turk) |
M 3.3 | 234 km SW from Cockburn Town |
| 17 days ago (Mar 24 16:31 Grand Turk) |
M 3.3 | 292 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 23 days ago (Mar 18 17:48 Grand Turk) |
M 3.0 | 225 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 24 days ago (Mar 18 03:51 Grand Turk) |
M 3.2 | 234 km SW from Cockburn Town |
| 27 days ago (Mar 14 19:04 Grand Turk) |
M 3.1 | 177 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 30 days ago (Mar 12 13:11 Grand Turk) |
M 3.0 | 220 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 32 days ago (Mar 10 04:16 Grand Turk) |
M 3.2 | 158 km SSW from Cockburn Town |
| 33 days ago (Mar 9 13:43 Grand Turk) |
M 3.0 | 188 km SE from Cockburn Town |
| 34 days ago (Mar 8 01:55 Grand Turk) |
M 3.0 | 226 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 35 days ago (Mar 7 03:16 Grand Turk) |
M 3.0 | 184 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| 35 days ago (Mar 7 02:16 Grand Turk) |
M 3.1 | 177 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cockburn Town
Recent Cockburn Town Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cockburn Town. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cockburn Town and elsewhere.
Feb 25, 2025 12:48AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Atlantic Ocean 148km from La Romana (Dominican Republic) on Tuesday Night.
Cockburn Town Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 79 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cockburn Town 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 Cockburn Town in 2022. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cockburn Town 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 Cockburn Town in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Cockburn Town 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 | 75 | 94.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 5.06% |
| 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 Cockburn Town
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cockburn Town 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 Cockburn Town 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 Cockburn Town 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 Cockburn Town 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 Cockburn Town.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2018 20:11 (Grand Turk) |
M 5.9 | 251 km SW from Cockburn Town |
| Oct 7, 2018 16:00 (Grand Turk) |
M 5.4 | 251 km SW from Cockburn Town |
| Sep 23, 2018 01:45 (Grand Turk) |
M 5.2 | 202 km S from Cockburn Town |
| Nov 10, 2023 12:22 (Grand Turk) |
M 5.0 | 209 km SSW from Cockburn Town |
| May 18, 2023 04:43 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.8 | 194 km S from Cockburn Town |
| Jun 21, 2023 09:28 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.8 | 179 km SW from Cockburn Town |
| May 31, 2020 03:44 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.7 | 211 km SW from Cockburn Town |
| Jul 31, 2022 12:37 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.7 | 181 km SSW from Cockburn Town |
| Oct 30, 2023 03:54 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.6 | 180 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| Apr 17, 2023 12:51 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.5 | 253 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Cockburn Town
Nearest earthquakes from Cockburn Town
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cockburn Town. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2022 06:46 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.0 | 117 km NE from Cockburn Town |
| Jul 11, 2020 01:10 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.1 | 144 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| Apr 15, 2016 23:43 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.1 | 145 km WSW from Cockburn Town |
| Mar 14, 2020 08:23 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.1 | 161 km S from Cockburn Town |
| Sep 4, 2022 20:53 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.0 | 162 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| Mar 15, 2017 20:54 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.4 | 170 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
| Jul 10, 2024 22:31 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.4 | 173 km WSW from Cockburn Town |
| Jun 21, 2023 09:28 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.8 | 179 km SW from Cockburn Town |
| Feb 22, 2021 10:06 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.4 | 180 km S from Cockburn Town |
| Oct 30, 2023 03:54 (Grand Turk) |
M 4.6 | 180 km SSE from Cockburn Town |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Cockburn Town
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cockburn Town.
When was the last earthquake in Cockburn Town?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cockburn Town on the afternoon of April 8, 2025 at 14:53 local time (America/Grand_Turk). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south-southeast of Cockburn Town at a depth of 24km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cockburn Town in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cockburn Town?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Cockburn Town 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 Cockburn Town since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cockburn Town?
In the past 10 years, 79 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cockburn Town. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 46 days.
