Latest earthquakes near Fajardo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fajardo, Puerto Rico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fajardo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fajardo, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours ago (Apr 2 03:29AM Puerto Rico) |
M 3.4 | 136 km ENE from Fajardo |
| 23 hours ago (Apr 1 11:59PM Puerto Rico) |
M 3.6 | 269 km WNW from Fajardo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 1 10:55PM Puerto Rico) |
M 3.4 | 84 km NE from Fajardo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 1 10:34PM Puerto Rico) |
M 2.2 | 129 km WSW from Fajardo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 1 06:10PM Puerto Rico) |
M 2.8 | 69 km NW from Fajardo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 1 01:30PM Puerto Rico) |
M 2.3 | 128 km WSW from Fajardo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 1 05:30AM Puerto Rico) |
M 3.1 | 95 km E from Fajardo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 1 04:38AM Puerto Rico) |
M 3.1 | 173 km WNW from Fajardo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 1 02:56AM Puerto Rico) |
M 3.0 | 140 km WSW from Fajardo |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 04:07PM Puerto Rico) |
M 3.3 | 131 km N from Fajardo |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 01:49PM Puerto Rico) |
M 3.0 | 41 km NNW from Fajardo |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 12:59PM Puerto Rico) |
M 2.3 | 131 km WSW from Fajardo |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 02:18AM Puerto Rico) |
M 2.3 | 129 km WSW from Fajardo |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 01:05AM Puerto Rico) |
M 2.6 | 160 km W from Fajardo |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 12:03AM Puerto Rico) |
M 3.4 | 187 km WNW from Fajardo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 10:48AM Puerto Rico) |
M 2.2 | 125 km WSW from Fajardo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 10:45AM Puerto Rico) |
M 3.2 | 99 km ESE from Fajardo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 10:37AM Puerto Rico) |
M 2.0 | 124 km WSW from Fajardo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 09:58AM Puerto Rico) |
M 2.4 | 134 km WSW from Fajardo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 09:52AM Puerto Rico) |
M 2.6 | 141 km WSW from Fajardo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 08:09AM Puerto Rico) |
M 2.3 | 122 km WSW from Fajardo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 04:33AM Puerto Rico) |
M 3.4 | 269 km W from Fajardo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 01:29AM Puerto Rico) |
M 3.1 | 185 km W from Fajardo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 01:04AM Puerto Rico) |
M 2.1 | 128 km WSW from Fajardo |
| 4 days ago (Mar 29 09:45PM Puerto Rico) |
M 3.7 | 193 km WNW from Fajardo |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Fajardo
Recent Fajardo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fajardo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fajardo and elsewhere.
Feb 25, 2025 01:48AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Atlantic Ocean 148km from La Romana (Dominican Republic) on Tuesday Night.
Fajardo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 500 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 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 471 | 94.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 5.4% |
| 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 Fajardo
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 129 kilometers (80 mi) west-southwest of Fajardo, at a depth of 6 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2020 04:24AM (Puerto Rico) |
M 6.4 | 129 km WSW from Fajardo |
| Sep 23, 2019 11:23PM (Puerto Rico) |
M 6.0 | 190 km WNW from Fajardo |
| 36 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Puerto Rico) |
M 5.9 | 285 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 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 |
| Jan 7, 2020 07:18AM (Puerto Rico) |
M 5.6 | 123 km WSW from Fajardo |
| May 8, 2022 09:32AM (Puerto Rico) |
M 5.5 | 154 km ENE 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.
| 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 |
| Nov 11, 2016 10:31AM (Puerto Rico) |
M 4.0 | 45 km S from Fajardo |
| Oct 1, 2015 10:34PM (Puerto Rico) |
M 4.2 | 45 km SE 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 |
| May 3, 2023 11:52PM (Puerto Rico) |
M 4.2 | 62 km ENE from Fajardo |
| Dec 25, 2023 01:14PM (Puerto Rico) |
M 4.2 | 62 km NNE from Fajardo |
| Mar 9, 2021 12:44AM (Puerto Rico) |
M 4.8 | 68 km NNE from Fajardo |
| Jul 28, 2019 05:41PM (Puerto Rico) |
M 4.2 | 72 km ENE 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 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Fajardo on the night of April 2, 2025 at 03:29 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 136km east-northeast of Fajardo at a depth of 26km 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, 500 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fajardo. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
