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.
Cockburn Town Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 76 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 | 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 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 124 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.
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.
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Cockburn Town on the evening of May 17, 2024 at 22:33 local time (America/Grand_Turk). The center of this earthquake was located 185km south-southwest of Cockburn Town at a depth of 37km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. 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, 76 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 48 days.
