Latest earthquakes near Arecibo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arecibo, Puerto Rico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arecibo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arecibo, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Arecibo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Arecibo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Arecibo 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).
Arecibo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 553 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arecibo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arecibo roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arecibo in 2020. A total of 156 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arecibo 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 Arecibo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Arecibo 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 | 522 | 94.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 5.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Arecibo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arecibo occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 68 kilometers (42 mi) south of Arecibo, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Arecibo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 13:51, 262 kilometers (163 mi) south of Arecibo. It is the strongest earthquake near Arecibo 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 Arecibo 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 Arecibo.
Nearest earthquakes from Arecibo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Arecibo. 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 Arecibo.
When was the last earthquake in Arecibo?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Arecibo on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 06:53 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 63km south-southwest of Arecibo at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arecibo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arecibo?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Arecibo on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 13:51 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 262km west-northwest of Arecibo at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arecibo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arecibo?
In the past 10 years, 553 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arecibo. This averages to 55 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
