Jamaica vs United States: Significant earthquakes
Jamaica
1
in 1988
United States
1
in 2024
Jamaica rank
21st
United States rank
21st
Significant earthquakes over time
- Jamaica
- United States
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 1 against 1 in United States, a difference of 0.
Across all 5 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
Jamaica ranks 21st and United States ranks 21st of 97 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1810s | 1 | 4 | 3 | United States |
| 1860s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1890s | 1 | 4 | 3 | United States |
| 1900s | 1 | 2 | 1 | United States |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher significant earthquakes, Jamaica or United States?
- Jamaica, at 1 against 1 in United States as of 1988.
- What is the difference in significant earthquakes between Jamaica and United States?
- 0, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and United States?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1812 to 1988.
- How do Jamaica and United States rank globally for significant earthquakes?
- Jamaica ranks 21st and United States ranks 21st of 97 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Significant earthquakes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.