Latest earthquakes near Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Island today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Charlotte Amalie? If an earthquake is happening right now near Charlotte Amalie, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Apr 11 07:37 St Thomas) |
M 3.4 | 149 km NNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 hours ago (Apr 11 06:26 St Thomas) |
M 3.1 | 138 km NW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 5 hours ago (Apr 11 03:50 St Thomas) |
M 2.1 | 206 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 6 hours ago (Apr 11 03:10 St Thomas) |
M 2.3 | 234 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 13 hours ago (Apr 10 20:19 St Thomas) |
M 3.2 | 173 km WNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 15 hours ago (Apr 10 18:21 St Thomas) |
M 2.2 | 203 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 18 hours ago (Apr 10 14:43 St Thomas) |
M 2.9 | 268 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 20 hours ago (Apr 10 13:08 St Thomas) |
M 2.5 | 214 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 10 04:09 St Thomas) |
M 3.2 | 89 km NE from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 10 04:08 St Thomas) |
M 2.5 | 204 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 10 02:10 St Thomas) |
M 2.3 | 202 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 10 00:50 St Thomas) |
M 2.2 | 235 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 9 23:11 St Thomas) |
M 3.3 | 32 km ENE from Charlotte Amalie |
| 1 day ago (Apr 9 17:49 St Thomas) |
M 2.3 | 202 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 2 days ago (Apr 9 05:49 St Thomas) |
M 3.0 | 131 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 2 days ago (Apr 8 21:49 St Thomas) |
M 2.3 | 210 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 days ago (Apr 8 05:49 St Thomas) |
M 3.7 | 138 km NNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 days ago (Apr 7 21:07 St Thomas) |
M 2.4 | 214 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 days ago (Apr 7 21:01 St Thomas) |
M 2.7 | 214 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 days ago (Apr 7 17:50 St Thomas) |
M 2.1 | 204 km WSW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 days ago (Apr 7 14:54 St Thomas) |
M 2.4 | 196 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 3 days ago (Apr 7 12:49 St Thomas) |
M 2.0 | 213 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 4 days ago (Apr 7 07:35 St Thomas) |
M 2.2 | 216 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
| 4 days ago (Apr 7 05:55 St Thomas) |
M 2.8 | 150 km WNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| 4 days ago (Apr 7 04:48 St Thomas) |
M 3.3 | 266 km W from Charlotte Amalie |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Charlotte Amalie
Recent Charlotte Amalie Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Charlotte Amalie. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Charlotte Amalie 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.
Charlotte Amalie Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 454 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Island 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 Charlotte Amalie roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Charlotte Amalie in 2020. A total of 139 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Charlotte Amalie 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 Charlotte Amalie in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Charlotte Amalie 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 Charlotte Amalie
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Charlotte Amalie 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 Charlotte Amalie 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 Charlotte Amalie 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 Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas 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 Charlotte Amalie.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Charlotte Amalie
Nearest earthquakes from Charlotte Amalie
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Island. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2019 17:41 (St Thomas) |
M 4.2 | 19 km NNW from Charlotte Amalie |
| Oct 24, 2023 04:10 (St Thomas) |
M 4.0 | 21 km SE from Charlotte Amalie |
| May 3, 2023 23:52 (St Thomas) |
M 4.2 | 32 km NW from Charlotte Amalie |
| Sep 3, 2022 16:39 (St Thomas) |
M 4.4 | 34 km E from Charlotte Amalie |
| Mar 19, 2021 20:37 (St Thomas) |
M 4.0 | 46 km E from Charlotte Amalie |
| Jan 7, 2018 19:45 (St Thomas) |
M 4.2 | 49 km N from Charlotte Amalie |
| Apr 6, 2018 17:21 (St Thomas) |
M 4.7 | 49 km NE from Charlotte Amalie |
| Sep 10, 2023 04:50 (St Thomas) |
M 4.1 | 51 km E from Charlotte Amalie |
| Jul 26, 2020 06:39 (St Thomas) |
M 4.0 | 54 km NE from Charlotte Amalie |
| Oct 1, 2015 22:34 (St Thomas) |
M 4.2 | 59 km SW from Charlotte Amalie |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Charlotte Amalie
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Charlotte Amalie.
When was the last earthquake in Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Island?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Charlotte Amalie on the morning of April 11, 2025 at 07:37 local time (America/St_Thomas). The center of this earthquake was located 149km north-northwest of Charlotte Amalie at a depth of 23km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Island in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Island?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Charlotte Amalie 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 Charlotte Amalie since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Island?
In the past 10 years, 454 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Charlotte Amalie. This averages to 45 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
