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.
Charlotte Amalie Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 433 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 43 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 | 407 | 94.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 5.54% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.46% |
| 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 207 kilometers (129 mi) west-southwest of Charlotte Amalie, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Charlotte Amalie 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 Charlotte Amalie 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 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.
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.
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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Charlotte Amalie on the night of May 3, 2024 at 00:15 local time (America/St_Thomas). The center of this earthquake was located 72km west-northwest of Charlotte Amalie at a depth of 47km 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 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 Charlotte Amalie since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Island?
In the past 10 years, 433 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Charlotte Amalie. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
