How often does Saint Helena have earthquakes?

Saint Helena recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 3.0 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.

What was the largest recent earthquake in Saint Helena?

The largest earthquake in Saint Helena in the last 5 years was a magnitude 5.8 near 81 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena.

When was the last major earthquake in Saint Helena?

The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Saint Helena was a magnitude 5.0 near 103 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena.

What magnitude earthquake can you feel?

Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.

AUTHORITATIVE DATA SNAPSHOTUpdated Sep 12, 2026, 9:12 PM UTC

EARTHQUAKES · SAINT HELENA

Saint Helena Earthquakes

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HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Recent earthquake history

Saint Helena has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.

Largest in 5 yearsM5.881 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena · Oct 19, 2022

Most recent M5.0+M5.0103 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena · Jul 27, 2026

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Notable earthquakes (magnitude 5.0+) per year in Saint Helena

Notable earthquakes in Saint Helena (last 5 years)

Magnitude	Location	Date
M5.8	81 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena	Oct 19, 2022
M5.6	87 km E of Georgetown, Saint Helena	Jun 11, 2022
M5.5	147 km NE of Georgetown, Saint Helena	Jun 20, 2026
M5.4	192 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena	Aug 15, 2022
M5.3	157 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena	Dec 9, 2022
M5.2	274 km SSE of Georgetown, Saint Helena	Jan 20, 2026

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

How often does Saint Helena have earthquakes?: Saint Helena recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 3.0 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Saint Helena?: The largest earthquake in Saint Helena in the last 5 years was a magnitude 5.8 near 81 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena.
When was the last major earthquake in Saint Helena?: The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Saint Helena was a magnitude 5.0 near 103 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?: Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.

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About earthquakes in Saint Helena

Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.

Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.

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