Latest earthquakes near Rio Claro, Mayaro today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rio Claro, Mayaro, Trinidad and Tobago, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rio Claro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rio Claro, it will show up within minutes.
Rio Claro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rio Claro, Mayaro 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 Rio Claro roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rio Claro in 2018. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rio Claro 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 Rio Claro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Rio Claro 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 Rio Claro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rio Claro 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 Rio Claro in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rio Claro, Mayaro 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 Rio Claro.
Nearest earthquakes from Rio Claro
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rio Claro, Mayaro. 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 Rio Claro.
When was the last earthquake in Rio Claro, Mayaro?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rio Claro 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 Rio Claro, Mayaro in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rio Claro, Mayaro?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Rio Claro 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 Rio Claro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rio Claro, Mayaro?
In the past 10 years, 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rio Claro. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
