Jamaica

Jamaica – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes last month
0
Latest UTC: 2026-03-01 13:34:23
Strongest
M4.8
Bridge Hole
Country rank
#80
3 quakes in 2026 · out of 80 countries
Averages
M3.93 · 10 km
 

Overview – Jamaica

The latest recorded earthquake in Jamaica was on 2026-03-01 at 13:34 UTC in Bridge Hole with magnitude M4.8.

The strongest recorded earthquake in Jamaica reached magnitude M4.8 on 2026-03-01.

All-time events
3
Strongest
M4.8
Latest (UTC)
2026-03-01 13:34:23 UTC

Strongest – Jamaica

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M4.8 Bridge Hole
UTC: 2026-03-01 13:34:23 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Jamaica

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Jamaica.

Recent earthquakes – Jamaica

Showing the latest 2 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M4.8 Depth: 10 km
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Bridge Hole

Time (UTC) 2026-03-01 13:34:23 UTC
Coordinates 18.230, -76.760
Source gfz

Jamaica Region

M3.8 Depth: 10 km
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Iter Boreale

Time (UTC) 2026-03-01 13:34:21 UTC
Coordinates 18.266, -76.735
Source emsc

Charts – Jamaica

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-04
0
2025-05
0
2025-06
0
2025-07
0
2025-08
0
2025-09
0
2025-10
0
2025-11
0
2025-12
0
2026-01
1
2026-02
0
2026-03
2

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
0
3-4
2
4-5
1
5-6
0
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
3
70-300
0
300-700
0
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Jamaica

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Bridge Hole
    Events: 1
  2. Iter Boreale
    Events: 1
  3. Newstead
    Events: 1

FAQ – Jamaica

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Jamaica?
The newest entry in our database for Jamaica is dated 2026-03-01 13:34:23 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Jamaica?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Jamaica reached magnitude M4.8.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Jamaica?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 3 recorded earthquakes for Jamaica (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Jamaica?
Across all recorded events in Jamaica, the average magnitude is M3.93 and the average depth is 10 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Jamaica to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Jamaica

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