Seismic history
Major earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and geological events in Jamaica, 1900–2026, with sources and detailed information.
Total earthquakes
7
M5+
Strongest
M6.8
| Date | Magnitude | Location | Depth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941-04-07 | 6.8 | 82 km SW of Black River, Jamaica | 15 km | USGS Earthquake Hazards Program |
| 1957-03-02 | 6.2 | 4 km NNW of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica | 20 km | USGS Earthquake Hazards Program |
| 1914-08-03 | 5.9 | 10 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | 15 km | USGS Earthquake Hazards Program |
| 1993-01-13 | 5.5 |
| 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica |
| 16 km |
| USGS Earthquake Hazards Program |
| 1988-11-12 | 5.5 | Jamaica region | 16 km | USGS Earthquake Hazards Program |
| 2023-10-30 | 5.4 | 4 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | 10 km | USGS Earthquake Hazards Program |
| 2005-06-13 | 5.2 | 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica | 2 km | USGS Earthquake Hazards Program |