Earthquakes in Saint Kitts and Nevis — October 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis during October 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 150 km.
The month's largest event in Saint Kitts and Nevis was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Sandy Point Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis on 18 October 2026 at 15:35 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 4 range.
That is 33% below the 2 events Saint Kitts and Nevis averages per month across the 2 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Sandy Point Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 150.0 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Saint Kitts and Nevis in October 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis during October 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Saint Kitts and Nevis in October 2026?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Sandy Point Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis on 18 October 2026.
Other months in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Magnitudes for October 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.