Latest earthquakes near Mayaro, Trinidad and Tobago today
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Mayaro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mayaro, Trinidad and Tobago in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mayaro roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mayaro in 2018. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mayaro that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mayaro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Mayaro 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 | 211 | 91.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 7.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mayaro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mayaro occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 196 kilometers (122 mi) west-northwest of Rio Claro, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mayaro in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mayaro, Trinidad and Tobago 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 Mayaro.
Earthquakes by city in Mayaro
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mayaro.
When was the last earthquake in Mayaro, Trinidad and Tobago?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mayaro on the evening of December 19, 2024 at 21:19 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 177km north-northwest of Rio Claro at a depth of 131km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mayaro, Trinidad and Tobago in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mayaro, Trinidad and Tobago?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mayaro on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 196km west-northwest of Rio Claro at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mayaro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mayaro, Trinidad and Tobago?
In the past 10 years, 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mayaro. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
