Latest earthquakes near Maicao, La Guajira today

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List of latest earthquakes near Maicao.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 12, 2024 08:42PM
(Bogota)
M 4.1 40 km SSW
from Maicao
Sep 28, 2024 02:13PM
(Bogota)
M 4.6 144 km WNW
from Maicao
Sep 28, 2024 02:12PM
(Bogota)
M 4.5 143 km WNW
from Maicao
Sep 1, 2024 02:47AM
(Bogota)
M 4.4 246 km SE
from Maicao
Aug 29, 2024 09:19AM
(Bogota)
M 4.5 228 km SE
from Maicao
Jul 25, 2024 09:11AM
(Bogota)
M 4.7 234 km SE
from Maicao
Jun 4, 2024 10:31PM
(Bogota)
M 4.6 300 km SSE
from Maicao
May 12, 2024 05:19AM
(Bogota)
M 4.9 146 km WNW
from Maicao
May 11, 2024 08:01PM
(Bogota)
M 4.6 145 km WNW
from Maicao
May 3, 2024 07:04AM
(Bogota)
M 4.6 198 km SSW
from Maicao
May 2, 2024 02:34AM
(Bogota)
M 4.4 62 km W
from Maicao
Feb 23, 2024 07:44AM
(Bogota)
M 4.4 159 km NW
from Maicao
Dec 28, 2023 01:51AM
(Bogota)
M 4.4 197 km ESE
from Maicao
Dec 26, 2023 11:11AM
(Bogota)
M 4.5 195 km ESE
from Maicao
Nov 8, 2023 09:01PM
(Bogota)
M 4.1 213 km E
from Maicao
Sep 19, 2023 10:16AM
(Bogota)
M 4.1 100 km NNW
from Maicao
Jun 29, 2023 11:23PM
(Bogota)
M 4.5 243 km NE
from Maicao
Mar 28, 2023 12:13PM
(Bogota)
M 4.5 193 km NE
from Maicao
Mar 19, 2023 12:42PM
(Bogota)
M 4.3 31 km NNW
from Maicao
Dec 26, 2022 02:27AM
(Bogota)
M 4.1 196 km W
from Maicao
Nov 26, 2022 08:24PM
(Bogota)
M 4.3 200 km W
from Maicao
Oct 10, 2022 12:08PM
(Bogota)
M 4.3 130 km ESE
from Maicao
Jul 6, 2022 09:34PM
(Bogota)
M 4.3 219 km SE
from Maicao
Mar 1, 2022 12:28PM
(Bogota)
M 4.4 296 km SSE
from Maicao
Mar 1, 2022 02:59AM
(Bogota)
M 4.2 288 km SSE
from Maicao

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Maicao

Maicao Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
6 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.1
Nov 12, 2024 20:42

Average

A total of 64 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maicao, La Guajira in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Maicao in 2014. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Maicao that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Maicao with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Maicao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Maicao 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Maicao (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 59 92.19%
Mag. 5 5 7.81%
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 Maicao

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.2
On Nov 24, 2018 15:41.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.4
On Nov 13, 1921 03:40.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maicao occurred on Nov 24, 2018 15:41 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) south-east of Maicao, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Maicao in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Nov 13, 1921 03:40, 99 kilometers (62 mi) south-east of Maicao. It is the strongest earthquake near Maicao 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 Maicao, La Guajira 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 Maicao.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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List of strongest earthquakes near Maicao.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 24, 2018 03:41PM
(Bogota)
M 5.2 287 km SE
from Maicao
Mar 10, 2017 08:46AM
(Bogota)
M 5.2 299 km ENE
from Maicao
Feb 12, 2017 04:32AM
(Bogota)
M 5.2 130 km NW
from Maicao
Jul 21, 2020 10:16PM
(Bogota)
M 5.1 45 km SSW
from Maicao
Jun 3, 2021 12:17PM
(Bogota)
M 5.1 283 km ESE
from Maicao
Sep 29, 2019 06:20AM
(Bogota)
M 4.9 171 km WNW
from Maicao
May 12, 2024 05:19AM
(Bogota)
M 4.9 146 km WNW
from Maicao
Jun 9, 2017 04:17PM
(Bogota)
M 4.9 32 km N
from Maicao
Mar 9, 2017 08:29AM
(Bogota)
M 4.8 297 km ENE
from Maicao
Oct 26, 2017 02:59AM
(Bogota)
M 4.8 200 km SW
from Maicao

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Maicao

Nearest earthquakes from Maicao

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Maicao, La Guajira. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Maicao.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 9, 2015 09:31AM
(Bogota)
M 4.7 18 km NE
from Maicao
Mar 19, 2023 12:42PM
(Bogota)
M 4.3 31 km NNW
from Maicao
Jun 9, 2017 04:17PM
(Bogota)
M 4.9 32 km N
from Maicao
Nov 12, 2024 08:42PM
(Bogota)
M 4.1 40 km SSW
from Maicao
Jul 21, 2020 10:16PM
(Bogota)
M 5.1 45 km SSW
from Maicao
May 14, 2019 03:00AM
(Bogota)
M 4.4 46 km S
from Maicao
Aug 9, 2015 02:36PM
(Bogota)
M 4.7 53 km S
from Maicao
May 2, 2024 02:34AM
(Bogota)
M 4.4 62 km W
from Maicao
Jul 30, 2021 05:24AM
(Bogota)
M 4.3 74 km NW
from Maicao
Mar 17, 2018 05:16AM
(Bogota)
M 4.5 75 km N
from Maicao

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Maicao

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Maicao.

When was the last earthquake in Maicao, La Guajira?

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Maicao on the evening of November 12, 2024 at 20:42 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 40km south-southwest of Maicao at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maicao, La Guajira in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Maicao, La Guajira?

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Maicao on the night of November 13, 1921 at 03:40 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 99km east-northeast of Maicao at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Maicao since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Maicao, La Guajira?

In the past 10 years, 64 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maicao. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 57 days.