Latest earthquakes near Mao, Valverde today
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Recent Mao Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mao. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mao and elsewhere.
May 14, 2024 08:30PM
On Tuesday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 165km from San Juan (Puerto Rico).
Mao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 334 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mao, Valverde in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mao roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mao in 2022. A total of 68 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mao that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Mao 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 | 319 | 95.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 4.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mao occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 282 kilometers (175 mi) west-southwest of Mao, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 213 kilometers (132 mi) west-southwest of Mao. It is the strongest earthquake near Mao 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 Mao, Valverde 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 Mao.
Nearest earthquakes from Mao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mao, Valverde. 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 Mao.
When was the last earthquake in Mao, Valverde?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mao on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 18:37 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 191km south-east of Mao at a depth of 95km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mao, Valverde in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mao, Valverde?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mao on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 213km east-southeast of Mao at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mao, Valverde?
In the past 10 years, 334 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mao. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
