Saint John’s
Notable events within 100 km, 12 months
1
Quakes within 100 km, 12 months (all sizes)
1
Strongest nearby, 10 years
M6.0
Hazard summary for Saint John’s
In the past 12 months 1 notable hazard event was recorded within 100 km of Saint John’s. Instruments also logged 1 earthquake of all sizes in the same area. The strongest earthquake within 100 km in the last ten years measured magnitude 6.0. The largest quake on record within 300 km was a magnitude 7.5 on 8 Oct 1974. The nearest volcano is Soufriere Hills, about 57 km away.
Notable events within 100 km, by month
Recent activity nearby
Events within 300 km in the last 90 days.
Strongest earthquakes on record
Magnitude 5 and above within 300 km, since 1900.
- 7.5
M7.5 earthquake near Saint John’s, Saint John Parish
47 km deep
Extreme - 7.4
M7.4 earthquake near Sainte-Marie, Martinique
156 km deep
Extreme - 7.2
M7.2 earthquake - 162 km ESE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe
11 km deep
Extreme - 7.2
M7.2 earthquake near Fort-de-France, Martinique
130 km deep
Extreme - 7.0
M7.0 earthquake near Le Moule, Guadeloupe
15 km deep
Extreme - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - 164 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe
9 km deep Tsunami flag
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Saint John’s, Saint John Parish
13 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake near Saint John’s, Saint John Parish
12 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake near Roseau, Saint George Parish
139 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Capesterre-Belle-Eau, Guadeloupe
14 km deep
Major