Latest earthquakes near Trujillo Alto today
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Recent Trujillo Alto Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Trujillo Alto. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Trujillo Alto and elsewhere.
Nov 9, 2024 06:15AM
On Saturday Morning an M4.7 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 152km from San Juan (Puerto Rico).
Nov 9, 2024 06:15AM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake hit in the North Atlantic Ocean 136km from San Juan (Puerto Rico) on Saturday Morning.
Trujillo Alto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 518 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Trujillo Alto 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 Trujillo Alto roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Trujillo Alto in 2020. A total of 151 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Trujillo Alto 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 Trujillo Alto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Trujillo Alto 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 | 490 | 94.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 5.02% |
| 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 Trujillo Alto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Trujillo Alto occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 102 kilometers (63 mi) west-southwest of Trujillo Alto, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Trujillo Alto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1943 00:02, 132 kilometers (82 mi) west-southwest of Trujillo Alto. It is the strongest earthquake near Trujillo Alto 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 Trujillo Alto 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 Trujillo Alto.
Nearest earthquakes from Trujillo Alto
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Trujillo Alto. 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 Trujillo Alto.
When was the last earthquake in Trujillo Alto?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Trujillo Alto on the night of November 21, 2024 at 04:58 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 97km west-southwest of Trujillo Alto at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Trujillo Alto in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Trujillo Alto?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Trujillo Alto on the night of July 29, 1943 at 00:02 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 132km west-northwest of Trujillo Alto at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Trujillo Alto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Trujillo Alto?
In the past 10 years, 518 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Trujillo Alto. This averages to 52 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
