Earthquakes in Barbados — May 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Barbados during May 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 35 km.
The month's largest event in Barbados was a magnitude 5.6 earthquake near Oistins, Barbados on 30 May 2026 at 21:27 UTC. A magnitude 5.6 earthquake radiates roughly 3,788 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Barbados monthly average of 1 events over the period we cover.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
That is close to the 1 events Barbados averages per month across the 3 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Barbados in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Barbados, May 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | Oistins, Barbados | 35.0 | Barbados | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Barbados in May 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Barbados during May 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Barbados in May 2026?
A magnitude 5.6 event near Oistins, Barbados on 30 May 2026.
Other months in Barbados
Magnitudes for May 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.