Earthquakes in Caribbean Netherlands — September 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Caribbean Netherlands during September 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
0 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 135 km.
The month's largest event in Caribbean Netherlands was a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near The Bottom, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands on 02 September 2026 at 08:33 UTC. A magnitude 3.8 earthquake radiates roughly 7.3 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Caribbean Netherlands monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 3 range.
That is 38% below the 2 events Caribbean Netherlands averages per month across the 5 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Caribbean Netherlands, September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | The Bottom, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands | 135.0 | Caribbean Netherlands | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Caribbean Netherlands in September 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Caribbean Netherlands during September 2026, of which 0 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Caribbean Netherlands in September 2026?
A magnitude 3.8 event near The Bottom, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands on 02 September 2026.
Other months in Caribbean Netherlands
Magnitudes for September 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.