Earthquakes in the Cayman Islands — July 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in the Cayman Islands during July 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in the Cayman Islands was a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near George Town, Cayman Islands on 18 July 2026 at 16:08 UTC. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake radiates roughly 674 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the the Cayman Islands monthly average of 2 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 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.1 near George Town, Cayman Islands on 18 July at 10 km; M4.5 near Bodden Town, Cayman Islands on 28 July at 10 km.
That is close to the 2 events the Cayman Islands averages per month across the 6 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in the Cayman Islands, July 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | George Town, Cayman Islands | 10.0 | Cayman Islands | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Bodden Town, Cayman Islands | 10.0 | Cayman Islands | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit the Cayman Islands in July 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in the Cayman Islands during July 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in the Cayman Islands in July 2026?
A magnitude 5.1 event near George Town, Cayman Islands on 18 July 2026.
Other months in the Cayman Islands
Magnitudes for July 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.