Latest earthquakes near Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saint Thomas Island? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saint Thomas Island, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Apr 9 23:11 St Thomas) |
M 3.3 | 32 km ENE from Charlotte Amalie |
| 7 hours ago (Apr 9 17:49 St Thomas) |
M 2.3 | 202 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 19 hours ago (Apr 9 05:49 St Thomas) |
M 3.0 | 131 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 8 21:49 St Thomas) |
M 2.3 | 210 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 8 05:49 St Thomas) |
M 3.7 | 138 km NNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 2 days ago (Apr 7 21:07 St Thomas) |
M 2.4 | 214 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 2 days ago (Apr 7 21:01 St Thomas) |
M 2.7 | 214 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 2 days ago (Apr 7 17:50 St Thomas) |
M 2.1 | 204 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 2 days ago (Apr 7 14:54 St Thomas) |
M 2.4 | 196 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 2 days ago (Apr 7 12:49 St Thomas) |
M 2.0 | 213 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 2 days ago (Apr 7 07:35 St Thomas) |
M 2.2 | 216 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 2 days ago (Apr 7 05:55 St Thomas) |
M 2.8 | 150 km WNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 2 days ago (Apr 7 04:48 St Thomas) |
M 3.3 | 266 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 days ago (Apr 6 22:47 St Thomas) |
M 2.5 | 213 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 days ago (Apr 6 22:41 St Thomas) |
M 2.3 | 210 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 days ago (Apr 6 20:35 St Thomas) |
M 3.2 | 203 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 days ago (Apr 6 20:14 St Thomas) |
M 2.2 | 210 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 days ago (Apr 6 17:36 St Thomas) |
M 2.9 | 205 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 days ago (Apr 6 08:40 St Thomas) |
M 3.0 | 74 km NNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 days ago (Apr 6 04:59 St Thomas) |
M 2.8 | 261 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 days ago (Apr 6 03:47 St Thomas) |
M 2.9 | 195 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 4 days ago (Apr 6 00:48 St Thomas) |
M 3.0 | 228 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 4 days ago (Apr 5 23:58 St Thomas) |
M 3.1 | 92 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 4 days ago (Apr 5 20:30 St Thomas) |
M 2.0 | 224 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 4 days ago (Apr 5 19:49 St Thomas) |
M 3.0 | 144 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Saint Thomas Island
Recent Saint Thomas Island Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Saint Thomas Island. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Saint Thomas Island and elsewhere.
Feb 25, 2025 01:48AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Atlantic Ocean 148km from La Romana (Dominican Republic) on Tuesday Night.
Saint Thomas Island Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 454 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 45 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 | 426 | 93.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 5.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.44% |
| 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 203 kilometers (126 mi) west-southwest of Charlotte Amalie, at a depth of 6 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 28, 1943 23:02, 239 kilometers (149 mi) west-southwest of Charlotte Amalie. It is the strongest earthquake near Saint Thomas Island 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 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2020 04:24 (St Thomas) |
M 6.4 | 203 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| Sep 23, 2019 23:23 (St Thomas) |
M 6.0 | 260 km WNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| Jan 11, 2020 08:54 (St Thomas) |
M 5.9 | 208 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| Jan 6, 2020 06:32 (St Thomas) |
M 5.8 | 206 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| Dec 9, 2023 10:27 (St Thomas) |
M 5.7 | 83 km NE from Charlotte Amalie |
| Jan 7, 2020 07:18 (St Thomas) |
M 5.6 | 198 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| Jan 7, 2020 04:34 (St Thomas) |
M 5.6 | 196 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| May 14, 2024 20:30 (St Thomas) |
M 5.6 | 282 km WNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| May 8, 2022 09:32 (St Thomas) |
M 5.5 | 93 km NE from Charlotte Amalie |
| May 2, 2020 07:13 (St Thomas) |
M 5.4 | 195 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint Thomas Island on the evening of April 9, 2025 at 23:11 local time (America/St_Thomas). The center of this earthquake was located 32km east-northeast of Charlotte Amalie at a depth of 64km 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 evening of July 28, 1943 at 23:02 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, 454 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint Thomas Island. This averages to 45 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
