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Recent Aguadilla Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Aguadilla. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Aguadilla 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).
Aguadilla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 527 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aguadilla in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 52 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aguadilla roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aguadilla in 2020. A total of 151 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aguadilla that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aguadilla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Aguadilla 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 | 500 | 94.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 4.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aguadilla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aguadilla occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 71 kilometers (44 mi) south-southeast of Aguadilla, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aguadilla in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 13:51, 219 kilometers (136 mi) south-southeast of Aguadilla. It is the strongest earthquake near Aguadilla 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 Aguadilla 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 Aguadilla.
Nearest earthquakes from Aguadilla
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aguadilla. 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 Aguadilla.
When was the last earthquake in Aguadilla?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Aguadilla on the night of May 18, 2024 at 01:00 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 47km north-northwest of Aguadilla at a depth of 11km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aguadilla in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aguadilla?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Aguadilla on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 13:51 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 219km west-northwest of Aguadilla at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aguadilla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aguadilla?
In the past 10 years, 527 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aguadilla. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
