Latest earthquakes near Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba today
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Recent Palma Soriano Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Palma Soriano. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Palma Soriano and elsewhere.
Nov 10, 2024 11:49AM
Unusually powerful M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Caribbean Sea near Manzanillo (Cuba) on Sunday Morning.
Palma Soriano Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 119 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Palma Soriano in 2021. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Palma Soriano that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Palma Soriano in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Palma Soriano 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 | 107 | 89.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 9.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.84% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Palma Soriano
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Palma Soriano occurred on Nov 10, 2024 11:49 local time (America/Havana timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 121 kilometers (75 mi) west-southwest of Palma Soriano, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Palma Soriano in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Feb 20, 1917 14:00, 239 kilometers (149 mi) west-southwest of Palma Soriano. It is the strongest earthquake near Palma Soriano 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 Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba 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 Palma Soriano.
Nearest earthquakes from Palma Soriano
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba. 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 Palma Soriano.
When was the last earthquake in Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Palma Soriano on the afternoon of December 6, 2024 at 12:53 local time (America/Havana). The center of this earthquake was located 257km east of Palma Soriano at a depth of 82km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Palma Soriano on the afternoon of February 20, 1917 at 14:00 local time (America/Havana). The center of this earthquake was located 239km west-southwest of Palma Soriano at a depth of 15km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Palma Soriano since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba?
In the past 10 years, 119 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Palma Soriano. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
