Latest earthquakes near Tarauacá, Acre today
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Tarauacá Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tarauacá, Acre in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tarauacá in 2015. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tarauacá that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tarauacá in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tarauacá 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 | 42 | 77.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 7.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 11.11% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 3.7% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tarauacá
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tarauacá occurred on Nov 24, 2015 17:50 local time (America/Rio_Branco timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) south of Tarauacá, at a depth of 621 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tarauacá in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 19, 1961 00:09, 288 kilometers (179 mi) south of Tarauacá. It is the strongest earthquake near Tarauacá 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 Tarauacá, Acre 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 Tarauacá.
Nearest earthquakes from Tarauacá
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tarauacá, Acre. 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 Tarauacá.
When was the last earthquake in Tarauacá, Acre?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarauacá on the afternoon of October 22, 2024 at 12:50 local time (America/Rio_Branco). The center of this earthquake was located 199km southwest of Tarauacá at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tarauacá, Acre in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tarauacá, Acre?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarauacá on the night of August 19, 1961 at 00:09 local time (America/Rio_Branco). The center of this earthquake was located 288km south of Tarauacá at a depth of 612km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tarauacá since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tarauacá, Acre?
In the past 10 years, 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tarauacá. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 68 days.
