Latest earthquakes near Arauca, Departamento de Arauca today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arauca, Departamento de Arauca, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arauca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arauca, it will show up within minutes.
Arauca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 606 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arauca, Departamento de Arauca in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 60 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arauca roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arauca in 2015. A total of 81 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arauca that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Arauca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Arauca 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 | 584 | 96.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 3.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Arauca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arauca occurred on Mar 10, 2015 15:55 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) west of Arauca, at a depth of 155 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Arauca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 05:24, 254 kilometers (158 mi) west of Arauca. It is the strongest earthquake near Arauca 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 Arauca, Departamento de Arauca 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 Arauca.
Nearest earthquakes from Arauca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Arauca, Departamento de Arauca. 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 Arauca.
When was the last earthquake in Arauca, Departamento de Arauca?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Arauca on the afternoon of April 17, 2024 at 15:50 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 254km west-southwest of Arauca at a depth of 162km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arauca, Departamento de Arauca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arauca, Departamento de Arauca?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Arauca on the night of July 29, 1967 at 05:24 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 254km west of Arauca at a depth of 161km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arauca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arauca, Departamento de Arauca?
In the past 10 years, 606 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arauca. This averages to 61 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
