Jamaica sits on the active North American–Caribbean plate boundary; the 1692 Port Royal quake was catastrophic. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Jamaica, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in Jamaica
Earthquakes in Jamaica: frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Jamaica in the last 7 days?
There have been 0 earthquakes recorded in or near Jamaica in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Jamaica in the last 30 days?
1 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Jamaica in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.3.
Are there earthquakes in Jamaica?
Yes. Jamaica is seismically active - 1 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Jamaica in the last 30 days. Jamaica sits on the active North American–Caribbean plate boundary; the 1692 Port Royal quake was catastrophic.
What was the most recent earthquake in Jamaica?
The most recent earthquake in Jamaica was a magnitude 4.3 event near JAMAICA REGION at a depth of 10 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Jamaica?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Jamaica feed was magnitude 4.3, located near JAMAICA REGION.
Is Jamaica in an earthquake zone?
Jamaica sits on the active North American–Caribbean plate boundary; the 1692 Port Royal quake was catastrophic.
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Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.