Latest earthquakes near Cataño today
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Recent Cataño Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cataño. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cataño 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).
Cataño Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cataño 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 Cataño roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cataño in 2020. A total of 153 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cataño 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 Cataño in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cataño 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 | 504 | 94.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 5.07% |
| 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 Cataño
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cataño occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 98 kilometers (61 mi) south-west of Cataño, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cataño in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1943 00:02, 117 kilometers (73 mi) south-west of Cataño. It is the strongest earthquake near Cataño 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 Cataño 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 Cataño.
Nearest earthquakes from Cataño
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cataño. 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 Cataño.
When was the last earthquake in Cataño?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cataño on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 06:53 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 103km west-southwest of Cataño at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cataño in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cataño?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cataño on the night of July 29, 1943 at 00:02 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 117km west-northwest of Cataño at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cataño since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cataño?
In the past 10 years, 533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cataño. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
