Latest earthquakes near Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bonaire? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bonaire, it will show up within minutes.
Bonaire Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 30 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands 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 Bonaire in 2014. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bonaire 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 Bonaire in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bonaire 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 | 28 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 6.67% |
| 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 Bonaire
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bonaire occurred on Dec 27, 2018 04:59 local time (America/Kralendijk timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) south of Kralendijk, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bonaire in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 20:00, 204 kilometers (127 mi) south of Kralendijk. It is the strongest earthquake near Bonaire 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 Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands 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 Bonaire.
Earthquakes by city in Bonaire
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bonaire.
When was the last earthquake in Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bonaire on the morning of August 9, 2024 at 07:22 local time (America/Kralendijk). The center of this earthquake was located 185km south-southwest of Kralendijk at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bonaire on the evening of July 29, 1967 at 20:00 local time (America/Kralendijk). The center of this earthquake was located 204km south-southeast of Kralendijk at a depth of 25km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bonaire since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands?
In the past 10 years, 30 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bonaire. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 122 days.
