Latest earthquakes near Yauco today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yauco, Puerto Rico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yauco? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yauco, it will show up within minutes.
Yauco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 520 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yauco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 52 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yauco roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yauco in 2020. A total of 153 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yauco 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 Yauco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yauco 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 | 491 | 94.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 5.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yauco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yauco occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 19 kilometers (12 mi) south of Yauco, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yauco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 13:51, 267 kilometers (166 mi) south of Yauco. It is the strongest earthquake near Yauco 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 Yauco 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 Yauco.
Nearest earthquakes from Yauco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yauco. 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 Yauco.
When was the last earthquake in Yauco?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yauco on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 06:32 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 12km south of Yauco at a depth of 13km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yauco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yauco?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yauco on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 13:51 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 267km west-northwest of Yauco at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yauco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yauco?
In the past 10 years, 520 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yauco. This averages to 52 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
