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.
Saint Croix Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 408 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 40 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 | 384 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 5.64% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 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 221 kilometers (137 mi) west of Saint Croix, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint Croix in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1943 00:02, 283 kilometers (176 mi) west of Saint Croix. It is the strongest earthquake near Saint Croix 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 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.
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.
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 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Croix on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 07:26 local time (America/St_Thomas). The center of this earthquake was located 275km west-northwest of Saint Croix at a depth of 8km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. 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 night of July 29, 1943 at 00:02 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, 408 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint Croix. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
