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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.
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).
Trujillo Alto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 505 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 50 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 | 477 | 94.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 5.15% |
| 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 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Trujillo Alto on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 11:11 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 131km west of Trujillo Alto at a depth of 82km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. 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, 505 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Trujillo Alto. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
