Latest earthquakes near Guayama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guayama, Puerto Rico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guayama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guayama, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Guayama Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Guayama. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Guayama 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).
Guayama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 504 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guayama 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 Guayama roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guayama in 2020. A total of 153 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guayama 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 Guayama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Guayama 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 | 476 | 94.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 5.16% |
| 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 Guayama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guayama occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 77 kilometers (48 mi) west of Guayama, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guayama in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1943 00:02, 147 kilometers (91 mi) west of Guayama. It is the strongest earthquake near Guayama 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 Guayama 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 Guayama.
Nearest earthquakes from Guayama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Guayama. 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 Guayama.
When was the last earthquake in Guayama?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Guayama on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 11:11 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 135km west-northwest of Guayama at a depth of 82km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guayama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guayama?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Guayama on the night of July 29, 1943 at 00:02 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 147km northwest of Guayama at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guayama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guayama?
In the past 10 years, 504 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guayama. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
