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List of latest earthquakes near Fajardo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 14, 2024 01:42PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 2.4 46 km SSW
from Fajardo
Nov 14, 2024 07:55AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 2.6 158 km WSW
from Fajardo
Nov 14, 2024 05:06AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 2.0 137 km WSW
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 10:57PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 2.9 72 km WNW
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 08:46PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 3.8 146 km NNE
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 08:46PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 3.8 146 km NNE
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 08:25PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 3.4 240 km WNW
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 08:06PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 3.8 135 km NNE
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 07:38PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 2.7 113 km WSW
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 07:12PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 2.6 138 km WSW
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 07:09PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 2.9 182 km W
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 04:55PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 2.6 138 km WSW
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 04:35PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 2.3 137 km WSW
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 04:05PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 2.3 152 km WSW
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 02:13PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 3.3 260 km W
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 10:18AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 2.4 136 km WSW
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 03:24AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 3.2 115 km NW
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 02:38AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 2.9 134 km WSW
from Fajardo
Nov 13, 2024 01:52AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 3.2 117 km NW
from Fajardo
Nov 12, 2024 09:23PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 3.1 277 km W
from Fajardo
Nov 12, 2024 07:41PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 3.4 124 km NE
from Fajardo
Nov 12, 2024 06:14PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 3.4 151 km WSW
from Fajardo
Nov 12, 2024 08:33AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 2.0 123 km WSW
from Fajardo
Nov 12, 2024 01:16AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 3.6 145 km NNE
from Fajardo
Nov 11, 2024 09:03PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 2.4 145 km WSW
from Fajardo

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Fajardo

Recent Fajardo Earthquake News

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Fajardo Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
47 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.4
Nov 14, 2024 13:42

Average

A total of 479 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fajardo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fajardo roughly every 7 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fajardo in 2020. A total of 147 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fajardo that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Fajardo with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fajardo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Fajardo 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Fajardo (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 452 94.36%
Mag. 5 25 5.22%
Mag. 6 2 0.42%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Fajardo

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.4
On Jan 7, 2020 04:24.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jul 29, 1943 00:02.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fajardo occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 134 kilometers (83 mi) west-southwest of Fajardo, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fajardo in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1943 00:02, 167 kilometers (104 mi) west-southwest of Fajardo. It is the strongest earthquake near Fajardo 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 Fajardo 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 Fajardo.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Fajardo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 7, 2020 04:24AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 6.4 134 km WSW
from Fajardo
Sep 23, 2019 11:23PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 6.0 190 km WNW
from Fajardo
Jan 11, 2020 08:54AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 5.9 133 km WSW
from Fajardo
Jan 6, 2020 06:32AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 5.8 133 km WSW
from Fajardo
Dec 9, 2023 10:27AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 5.7 147 km ENE
from Fajardo
Jan 7, 2020 07:18AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 5.6 123 km WSW
from Fajardo
Jan 7, 2020 04:34AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 5.6 123 km WSW
from Fajardo
May 14, 2024 08:30PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 5.6 214 km WNW
from Fajardo
May 8, 2022 09:32AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 5.5 154 km ENE
from Fajardo
Jan 24, 2021 07:21PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 5.4 167 km E
from Fajardo

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Fajardo

Nearest earthquakes from Fajardo

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fajardo. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Fajardo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 1, 2019 09:10PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 4.1 41 km SSW
from Fajardo
Oct 8, 2021 02:28PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 4.8 45 km SE
from Fajardo
Oct 1, 2015 10:34PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 4.2 45 km SE
from Fajardo
Nov 11, 2016 10:31AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 4.0 45 km S
from Fajardo
Sep 2, 2016 06:50PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 4.3 47 km S
from Fajardo
Dec 5, 2016 10:29AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 4.6 51 km SSW
from Fajardo
Dec 25, 2023 01:14PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 4.2 62 km NNE
from Fajardo
May 3, 2023 11:52PM
(Puerto Rico)
M 4.2 62 km ENE
from Fajardo
Mar 9, 2021 12:44AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 4.8 68 km NNE
from Fajardo
Mar 12, 2019 09:08AM
(Puerto Rico)
M 4.6 71 km SW
from Fajardo

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Fajardo

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fajardo.

When was the last earthquake in Fajardo?

A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Fajardo on the afternoon of November 14, 2024 at 13:42 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 46km south-southwest of Fajardo at a depth of 11km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fajardo in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Fajardo?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fajardo on the night of July 29, 1943 at 00:02 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 167km west-northwest of Fajardo at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fajardo since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Fajardo?

In the past 10 years, 479 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fajardo. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.