Latest earthquakes near Saint Croix, Saint Croix Island today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saint Croix, Saint Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saint Croix? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saint Croix (also known as St Croix), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 14 hours ago (Mar 30 10:48 St Thomas) |
M 2.2 | 219 km W from Saint Croix |
| 14 hours ago (Mar 30 10:45 St Thomas) |
M 3.2 | 43 km N from Saint Croix |
| 14 hours ago (Mar 30 10:37 St Thomas) |
M 2.0 | 217 km W from Saint Croix |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 30 09:58 St Thomas) |
M 2.4 | 226 km W from Saint Croix |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 30 09:52 St Thomas) |
M 2.6 | 232 km W from Saint Croix |
| 16 hours ago (Mar 30 08:09 St Thomas) |
M 2.3 | 212 km W from Saint Croix |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 30 01:29 St Thomas) |
M 3.1 | 294 km WNW from Saint Croix |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 01:04 St Thomas) |
M 2.1 | 220 km W from Saint Croix |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 20:31 St Thomas) |
M 2.2 | 221 km W from Saint Croix |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 14:12 St Thomas) |
M 2.1 | 222 km W from Saint Croix |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 10:32 St Thomas) |
M 2.0 | 221 km W from Saint Croix |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 08:25 St Thomas) |
M 3.2 | 271 km W from Saint Croix |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 05:45 St Thomas) |
M 3.0 | 220 km W from Saint Croix |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 03:04 St Thomas) |
M 3.6 | 202 km N from Saint Croix |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 01:27 St Thomas) |
M 2.3 | 221 km W from Saint Croix |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 00:53 St Thomas) |
M 4.4 | 171 km E from Saint Croix |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 23:35 St Thomas) |
M 2.4 | 233 km W from Saint Croix |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 22:46 St Thomas) |
M 2.2 | 237 km W from Saint Croix |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 08:01 St Thomas) |
M 3.3 | 123 km N from Saint Croix |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 23:39 St Thomas) |
M 2.4 | 193 km W from Saint Croix |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 23:21 St Thomas) |
M 2.9 | 194 km WNW from Saint Croix |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 21:22 St Thomas) |
M 2.2 | 222 km W from Saint Croix |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 16:05 St Thomas) |
M 3.2 | 238 km NW from Saint Croix |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 11:57 St Thomas) |
M 2.2 | 224 km W from Saint Croix |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 11:00 St Thomas) |
M 3.2 | 297 km WNW from Saint Croix |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Saint Croix
Saint Croix Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 429 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint Croix, Saint Croix Island in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saint Croix roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saint Croix in 2020. A total of 132 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saint Croix that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saint Croix in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Saint Croix 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 | 404 | 94.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 5.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saint Croix
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint Croix occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/St_Thomas timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) west of Saint Croix, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint Croix in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1943 23:02, 283 kilometers (176 mi) west of Saint Croix. It is the strongest earthquake near Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix, Saint Croix Island 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 Croix.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2020 04:24 (St Thomas) |
M 6.4 | 220 km W from Saint Croix |
| Jan 11, 2020 08:54 (St Thomas) |
M 5.9 | 224 km W from Saint Croix |
| Jan 6, 2020 06:32 (St Thomas) |
M 5.8 | 220 km W from Saint Croix |
| Dec 9, 2023 10:27 (St Thomas) |
M 5.7 | 134 km NNE from Saint Croix |
| Jan 7, 2020 07:18 (St Thomas) |
M 5.6 | 217 km W from Saint Croix |
| Jan 7, 2020 04:34 (St Thomas) |
M 5.6 | 210 km W from Saint Croix |
| May 8, 2022 09:32 (St Thomas) |
M 5.5 | 145 km NNE from Saint Croix |
| May 2, 2020 07:13 (St Thomas) |
M 5.4 | 211 km W from Saint Croix |
| Jan 24, 2021 19:21 (St Thomas) |
M 5.4 | 92 km NE from Saint Croix |
| Oct 7, 2020 14:24 (St Thomas) |
M 5.3 | 78 km NE from Saint Croix |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Saint Croix
Nearest earthquakes from Saint Croix
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Saint Croix, Saint Croix Island. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2017 13:25 (St Thomas) |
M 4.1 | 50 km ENE from Saint Croix |
| Oct 24, 2023 04:10 (St Thomas) |
M 4.0 | 55 km N from Saint Croix |
| Nov 27, 2020 14:35 (St Thomas) |
M 4.2 | 61 km NE from Saint Croix |
| Sep 29, 2020 00:34 (St Thomas) |
M 4.0 | 61 km ESE from Saint Croix |
| Sep 3, 2022 16:39 (St Thomas) |
M 4.4 | 63 km NNE from Saint Croix |
| Mar 19, 2021 20:37 (St Thomas) |
M 4.0 | 74 km NNE from Saint Croix |
| Oct 8, 2021 14:28 (St Thomas) |
M 4.8 | 75 km WNW from Saint Croix |
| Oct 1, 2015 22:34 (St Thomas) |
M 4.2 | 74 km WNW from Saint Croix |
| Oct 7, 2020 14:24 (St Thomas) |
M 5.3 | 78 km NE from Saint Croix |
| Sep 10, 2023 04:50 (St Thomas) |
M 4.1 | 80 km NNE from Saint Croix |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Saint Croix
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saint Croix.
When was the last earthquake in Saint Croix, Saint Croix Island?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Croix on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 10:48 local time (America/St_Thomas). The center of this earthquake was located 219km west of Saint Croix at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint Croix, Saint Croix Island in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint Croix, Saint Croix Island?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Croix on the evening of July 28, 1943 at 23:02 local time (America/St_Thomas). The center of this earthquake was located 283km west-northwest of Saint Croix at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saint Croix since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint Croix, Saint Croix Island?
In the past 10 years, 429 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint Croix. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
