Latest earthquakes near Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands today
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Saint Thomas Island Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 443 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saint Thomas Island roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saint Thomas Island in 2020. A total of 139 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saint Thomas Island 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 Thomas Island in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Saint Thomas Island 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 | 415 | 93.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 5.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saint Thomas Island
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint Thomas Island occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/St_Thomas timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 207 kilometers (129 mi) west-southwest of Charlotte Amalie, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint Thomas Island in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1943 00:02, 239 kilometers (149 mi) west-southwest of Charlotte Amalie. It is the strongest earthquake near Saint Thomas Island 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 Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin 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 Saint Thomas Island.
Earthquakes by city in Saint Thomas Island
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saint Thomas Island.
When was the last earthquake in Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Thomas Island on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 14:23 local time (America/St_Thomas). The center of this earthquake was located 199km west-southwest of Charlotte Amalie at a depth of 13km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Thomas Island on the night of July 29, 1943 at 00:02 local time (America/St_Thomas). The center of this earthquake was located 239km west-northwest of Charlotte Amalie at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saint Thomas Island since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands?
In the past 10 years, 443 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint Thomas Island. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
