Latest earthquakes near Key West, Florida today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Key West, Florida, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Key West? If an earthquake is happening right now near Key West (also known as Cayo Hueso), it will show up within minutes.
Key West Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Key West, Florida in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Key West in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Key West 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 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Key West
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Key West occurred on Jun 29, 2021 11:00 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 143 miles (230 km) south-southwest of Key West, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Key West in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Jan 9, 2014 15:57, 116 miles (187 km) south-southwest of Key West. It is the strongest earthquake near Key West 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 Key West, Florida 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 Key West.
Nearest earthquakes from Key West
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Key West, Florida. 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 Key West.
When was the last earthquake in Key West, Florida?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Key West on the morning of June 29, 2021 at 11:00 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 230km south-southwest of Key West at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Key West, Florida in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Key West, Florida?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Key West on the afternoon of January 9, 2014 at 15:57 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 187km south-east of Key West at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Key West since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Key West, Florida?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Key West. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
