Jamaica
Earthquakes in Jamaica
Latest earthquakes in Jamaica on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Jamaica
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Kingston. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Montego Bay
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Montego Bay
Forecast for the area around: Jamaica. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Jamaica
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Jamaica
Jamaica has recorded 94 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M6.2 in 2007.
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94 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M6.2.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 20 km SE of Kingston, Jamaica | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 22 km SE of New Kingston, Jamaica | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 78 km ENE of Manchioneal, Jamaica | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | 118 km NNW of Montego Bay, Jamaica | 10.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 22 km ESE of New Kingston, Jamaica | 16.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 21 km ENE of New Kingston, Jamaica | 16.1 km | |
| 5.4 | 28 km NE of New Kingston, Jamaica | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 31 km NNE of Mandeville, Jamaica | 2.1 km | |
| 5.0 | 78 km ENE of Manchioneal, Jamaica | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 128 km NW of Montego Bay, Jamaica | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 130 km WSW of Negril, Jamaica | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 40 km ENE of New Kingston, Jamaica | 15.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 80 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 141 km W of Negril, Jamaica | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 46 km WSW of Mandeville, Jamaica | 27.9 km | |
| 4.7 | 21 km ENE of New Kingston, Jamaica | 16.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 72 km SW of Negril, Jamaica | 28.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 32 km ESE of New Kingston, Jamaica | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 5 | M5.0 |
| 2024 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2023 | 5 | M5.4 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2020 | 6 | M4.9 |
| 2019 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2018 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2016 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 2014 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 2013 | 4 | M4.1 |
| 2011 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2008 | 3 | M4.2 |
| 2007 | 4 | M6.2 |
| 2006 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 2005 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 2004 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 2003 | 2 | M3.5 |
| 2002 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2000 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 1995 | 3 | M3.8 |
| 1994 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1993 | 9 | M5.5 |
| 1992 | 3 | M3.7 |
| 1991 | 5 | M4.3 |
| 1988 | 4 | M5.5 |
| 1978 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1977 | 3 | M4.8 |