Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Basseterre
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.7, 30 km (19 mi) W of Basseterre, on 2026-10-18.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year1
- Last 5 years16
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Basseterre
7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Basseterre in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Basseterre
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 20 km SW of Sandy Point Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 30 km / 19 mi | depth 150 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Basseterre, answered
Was there an earthquake in Basseterre today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Basseterre in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Basseterre?
Over the last five years there were 16 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Basseterre, an average of 3.2 a year. 1 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 69% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Basseterre in five years?
A magnitude 4.7 on Oct 18, 2026, 15:35 UTC, 30 km (19 mi) W of Basseterre, at a depth of 150 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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