Latest earthquakes near Oranjestad today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oranjestad, Aruba, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oranjestad? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oranjestad, it will show up within minutes.
Oranjestad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 33 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oranjestad in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oranjestad in 2014. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Oranjestad that year. The strongest had a 4.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Oranjestad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Oranjestad 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 | 31 | 93.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 6.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Oranjestad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oranjestad occurred on Mar 10, 2017 09:46 local time (America/Aruba timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 79 kilometers (49 mi) south-east of Oranjestad, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oranjestad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Nov 13, 1921 04:40, 174 kilometers (108 mi) south-east of Oranjestad. It is the strongest earthquake near Oranjestad in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Oranjestad 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 Oranjestad.
Nearest earthquakes from Oranjestad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oranjestad. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Oranjestad.
When was the last earthquake in Oranjestad?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Oranjestad on the night of September 1, 2024 at 03:47 local time (America/Aruba). The center of this earthquake was located 295km south of Oranjestad at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oranjestad in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oranjestad?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Oranjestad on the night of November 13, 1921 at 04:40 local time (America/Aruba). The center of this earthquake was located 174km west-southwest of Oranjestad at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oranjestad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oranjestad?
In the past 10 years, 33 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oranjestad. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 111 days.
