Latest earthquakes near Maicao, La Guajira today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maicao, La Guajira, Colombia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maicao? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maicao, it will show up within minutes.
Maicao Earthquake Statistics
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.
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.
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maicao occurred on Mar 10, 2017 08:46 local time (America/Bogota timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) east-northeast of Maicao, at a depth of 15 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) east-northeast 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.
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.
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 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Maicao on the afternoon of September 28, 2024 at 14:13 local time (America/Bogota). The center of this earthquake was located 144km west-northwest of Maicao at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. 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.
