Country profile
On the Caribbean-North American plate boundary.
Last 30 days
0
M1.0+ events
Last 24h
0
Seismic risk
Moderate
Major cities
1
Yes — occasionally
Jamaica has moderate but real earthquake activity. On the Caribbean-North American plate boundary.
Seismic zones: Enriquillo-Plantain Garden Fault. Historical events →
Moderate
seismic risk
No earthquakes M2.5+ recorded in the last 30 days.
FAQ
Jamaica has moderate but real earthquake activity. On the Caribbean-North American plate boundary. On QuakeGlobe it is rated moderate seismic risk.
Jamaica's seismicity is driven by its position along Enriquillo-Plantain Garden Fault. On the Caribbean-North American plate boundary.
Jamaica is rated moderate seismic risk on QuakeGlobe, reflecting its tectonic setting (Enriquillo-Plantain Garden Fault).