Latest earthquakes near Aruba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Aruba, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aruba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aruba, it will show up within minutes.
Aruba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 52 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aruba in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aruba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Aruba during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 46 | 88.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 3.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 5.77% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aruba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aruba occurred on Jun 24, 2026 18:05 local time (America/Aruba timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) south-east of Oranjestad, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aruba in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Aruba in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Aruba.
Earthquakes by region of Aruba
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aruba.
When was the last earthquake in Aruba?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Aruba on the evening of July 8, 2026 at 19:56 local time (America/Aruba). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south-east of Oranjestad at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aruba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aruba?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Aruba on the evening of June 24, 2026 at 18:05 local time (America/Aruba). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-east of Oranjestad at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aruba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aruba?
In the past 10 years, 52 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aruba. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 70 days.
