Latest earthquakes near Caguas today
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Recent Caguas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Caguas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Caguas 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).
Caguas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 506 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Caguas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Caguas roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Caguas in 2020. A total of 153 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Caguas 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 Caguas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Caguas 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 | 478 | 94.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 5.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Caguas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Caguas 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) west-southwest of Caguas, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Caguas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1943 00:02, 135 kilometers (84 mi) west-southwest of Caguas. It is the strongest earthquake near Caguas 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 Caguas 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 Caguas.
Nearest earthquakes from Caguas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Caguas. 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 Caguas.
When was the last earthquake in Caguas?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Caguas on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 06:53 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 100km west-southwest of Caguas at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Caguas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Caguas?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Caguas on the night of July 29, 1943 at 00:02 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 135km west-northwest of Caguas at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Caguas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Caguas?
In the past 10 years, 506 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Caguas. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
