Latest earthquakes near Mayagüez today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mayagüez? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mayagüez, it will show up within minutes.
Mayagüez Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 512 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mayagüez 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 Mayagüez roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mayagüez in 2020. A total of 150 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mayagüez 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 Mayagüez in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mayagüez 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 | 487 | 95.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 4.49% |
| 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 Mayagüez
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mayagüez occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 50 kilometers (31 mi) south-east of Mayagüez, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mayagüez in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 13:51, 231 kilometers (144 mi) south-east of Mayagüez. It is the strongest earthquake near Mayagüez 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 Mayagüez 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 Mayagüez.
Nearest earthquakes from Mayagüez
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mayagüez. 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 Mayagüez.
When was the last earthquake in Mayagüez?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mayagüez on the afternoon of May 4, 2024 at 16:11 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 62km west-northwest of Mayagüez at a depth of 140km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mayagüez in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mayagüez?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mayagüez on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 13:51 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 231km west-northwest of Mayagüez at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mayagüez since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mayagüez?
In the past 10 years, 512 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mayagüez. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
