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Recent Barceloneta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Barceloneta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Barceloneta 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).
Barceloneta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 552 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barceloneta 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 Barceloneta roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Barceloneta in 2020. A total of 155 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Barceloneta 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 Barceloneta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Barceloneta 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 | 521 | 94.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 5.25% |
| 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 Barceloneta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barceloneta occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 72 kilometers (45 mi) south-southwest of Barceloneta, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Barceloneta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 13:51, 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-southwest of Barceloneta. It is the strongest earthquake near Barceloneta 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 Barceloneta 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 Barceloneta.
Nearest earthquakes from Barceloneta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Barceloneta. 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 Barceloneta.
When was the last earthquake in Barceloneta?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Barceloneta on the night of May 18, 2024 at 01:00 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 92km west-northwest of Barceloneta at a depth of 11km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Barceloneta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barceloneta?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Barceloneta on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 13:51 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 280km west-northwest of Barceloneta at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Barceloneta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barceloneta?
In the past 10 years, 552 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barceloneta. This averages to 55 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
