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Earthquakes in Simpson Bay (Maho Beach) Today
- Last 24 hours
- 0
- Last 7 days
- 0
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Last 12 months
- 13max 4.4
3.8 Latest earthquake: · September 2 04:33 · 60 km WSW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba · 99 km southwest
Updated: · Source: USGS (ABD Jeoloji Araştırmaları Kurumu)
The latest earthquake within 100 km of Simpson Bay (Maho Beach) struck 44 days ago (04:33, September 2) near 60 km WSW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba: magnitude 3.8, depth 71.5 km, 99 km southwest of the centre. Within 100 km there have been 0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, 0 in 7 days, 0 in 30 days and 13 in the past 12 months. The strongest in the past year was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near 41 km NNW of The Valley, Anguilla on March 13. The average depth is 71.5 km; 13 of them reached magnitude 3 or higher. According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a left-lateral fault with a normal component about 47 km to the southwest; there are 1 active fault segments within 50 km.
Latest earthquakes within 100 km of Simpson Bay (Maho Beach)
Updated every 5 minutes from USGS data. Times are local.
| Magnitude | Time | Place | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 04:33 September 2 | 60 km WSW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 135.0 km | 99 km southwest |
| 3.4 | 13:22 June 27 | 79 km WNW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 16.4 km | 90 km west |
| 4.0 | 23:01 June 10 | 78 km ENE of Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands | 126.0 km | 95 km west |
| 4.1 | 00:46 June 2 | 75 km WNW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 142.0 km | 79 km west |
| 3.2 | 02:20 May 17 | 73 km WNW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 20.7 km | 86 km west |
| 3.6 | 14:27 May 10 | 79 km NW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla | 11.0 km | 92 km northwest |
| 3.4 | 15:34 March 28 | 82 km ENE of Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands | 139.6 km | 93 km west |
| 4.2 | 17:26 March 27 | 37 km WNW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 139.0 km | 62 km southwest |
| 4.4 | 15:53 March 13 | 41 km NNW of The Valley, Anguilla | 46.1 km | 60 km north |
| 3.2 | 15:35 February 23 | 86 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla | 42.8 km | 95 km northwest |
| 3.0 | 05:17 February 8 | 80 km WNW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 36.8 km | 86 km west |
| 3.1 | 04:18 February 8 | 76 km ENE of Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands | 36.7 km | 97 km west |
| 3.2 | 03:20 February 8 | 81 km W of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla | 37.0 km | 79 km west |
Simpson Bay (Maho Beach): earthquakes per month
By magnitude (last 12 months)
Simpson Bay (Maho Beach): strongest earthquakes of the past year
- 4.441 km NNW of The Valley, Anguilla
March 13 15:53 · 46.1 km deep · 60 km north - 4.237 km WNW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
March 27 17:26 · 139.0 km deep · 62 km southwest - 4.175 km WNW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
June 2 00:46 · 142.0 km deep · 79 km west - 4.078 km ENE of Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands
June 10 23:01 · 126.0 km deep · 95 km west - 3.860 km WSW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
September 2 04:33 · 135.0 km deep · 99 km southwest - 3.679 km NW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla
May 10 14:27 · 11.0 km deep · 92 km northwest - 3.479 km WNW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
June 27 13:22 · 16.4 km deep · 90 km west - 3.482 km ENE of Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands
March 28 15:34 · 139.6 km deep · 93 km west - 3.273 km WNW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
May 17 02:20 · 20.7 km deep · 86 km west - 3.286 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla
February 23 15:35 · 42.8 km deep · 95 km northwest
Simpson Bay (Maho Beach) earthquake and fault map
Red circles are earthquakes, dashed lines are active faults.
Simpson Bay (Maho Beach) earthquake and fault map
18.040°N 63.113°W
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Frequently asked questions
- Was there an earthquake in Simpson Bay (Maho Beach) just now?
- No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 3.8 quake near 60 km WSW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba on September 2 (04:33).
- Is Simpson Bay (Maho Beach) in an earthquake zone?
- 13 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around Simpson Bay (Maho Beach) in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 4.4. For an official hazard assessment, consult the national seismological agency.
- Where is the nearest fault line to Simpson Bay (Maho Beach)?
- According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a left-lateral fault with a normal component about 47 km to the southwest; there are 1 active fault segments within 50 km. Fault locations come from a regional-scale database; for site-level information consult official geological surveys.
- What should I do during an earthquake?
- Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.
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