Latest earthquakes near Manatí today
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Recent Manatí Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Manatí. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Manatí 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).
Manatí Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 554 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manatí in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Manatí roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Manatí in 2020. A total of 155 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Manatí 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 Manatí in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Manatí 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 | 523 | 94.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 5.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Manatí
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manatí occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 71 kilometers (44 mi) south-southwest of Manatí, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Manatí in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 13:51, 286 kilometers (178 mi) south-southwest of Manatí. It is the strongest earthquake near Manatí 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 Manatí 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 Manatí.
Nearest earthquakes from Manatí
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Manatí. 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 Manatí.
When was the last earthquake in Manatí?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Manatí on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 06:53 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 71km southwest of Manatí at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manatí in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manatí?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Manatí on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 13:51 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 286km west-northwest of Manatí at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Manatí since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manatí?
In the past 10 years, 554 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manatí. This averages to 55 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
