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Recent Bayamón Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bayamón. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bayamón 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).
Bayamón Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 534 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bayamón in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 53 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bayamón roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bayamón in 2020. A total of 153 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bayamón 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 Bayamón in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bayamón 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 | 505 | 94.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 5.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bayamón
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bayamón occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 92 kilometers (57 mi) south-west of Bayamón, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bayamón in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1943 00:02, 116 kilometers (72 mi) south-west of Bayamón. It is the strongest earthquake near Bayamón 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 Bayamón 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 Bayamón.
Nearest earthquakes from Bayamón
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bayamón. 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 Bayamón.
When was the last earthquake in Bayamón?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bayamón on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 11:11 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 115km west of Bayamón at a depth of 82km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bayamón in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bayamón?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bayamón on the night of July 29, 1943 at 00:02 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 116km west-northwest of Bayamón at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bayamón since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bayamón?
In the past 10 years, 534 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bayamón. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
