Latest earthquakes near Anzoátegui, Venezuela today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Anzoátegui, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Anzoátegui? If an earthquake is happening right now near Anzoátegui (also known as Estado Anzoátegui), it will show up within minutes.
Anzoátegui Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 171 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Anzoátegui, Venezuela in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Anzoátegui roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Anzoátegui in 2018. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Anzoátegui 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 Anzoátegui in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Anzoátegui 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 | 157 | 91.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 7.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Anzoátegui
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Anzoátegui occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 199 kilometers (124 mi) east-northeast of Puerto La Cruz, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Anzoátegui in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Anzoátegui, Venezuela 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 Anzoátegui.
Earthquakes by city in Anzoátegui
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Anzoátegui, Venezuela.
Use this regional Anzoátegui earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including San José de Guanipa, Cantaura, Lecherías, Pariaguán, Puerto Píritu, Aragua de Barcelona, Soledad and Clarines.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Anzoátegui.
When was the last earthquake in Anzoátegui, Venezuela?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Anzoátegui on the afternoon of December 11, 2024 at 14:26 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 265km east-northeast of Barcelona at a depth of 75km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Anzoátegui, Venezuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Anzoátegui, Venezuela?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Anzoátegui on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 199km east-northeast of Puerto La Cruz at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Anzoátegui since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Anzoátegui, Venezuela?
In the past 10 years, 171 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Anzoátegui. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
