Latest earthquakes near Cayey today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cayey, Puerto Rico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cayey? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cayey, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Cayey Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cayey. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cayey 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).
Cayey Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 519 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cayey in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 51 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cayey roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cayey in 2020. A total of 154 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cayey 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 Cayey in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cayey 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 | 491 | 94.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 5.01% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cayey
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cayey occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 75 kilometers (47 mi) west-southwest of Cayey, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cayey in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1943 00:02, 134 kilometers (83 mi) west-southwest of Cayey. It is the strongest earthquake near Cayey 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 Cayey 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 Cayey.
Nearest earthquakes from Cayey
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cayey. 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 Cayey.
When was the last earthquake in Cayey?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cayey on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 06:53 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 84km west-southwest of Cayey at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cayey in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cayey?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cayey on the night of July 29, 1943 at 00:02 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 134km northwest of Cayey at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cayey since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cayey?
In the past 10 years, 519 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cayey. This averages to 52 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
