Latest earthquakes near Barcelona, Anzoátegui today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Barcelona, Anzoátegui, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Barcelona? If an earthquake is happening right now near Barcelona, it will show up within minutes.
Barcelona Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 167 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barcelona, Anzoátegui in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Barcelona roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Barcelona in 2018. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Barcelona 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 Barcelona in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Barcelona 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 | 153 | 91.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 7.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Barcelona
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barcelona occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 208 kilometers (129 mi) east-northeast of Barcelona, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Barcelona in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Barcelona, Anzoátegui 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 Barcelona.
Nearest earthquakes from Barcelona
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Barcelona, Anzoátegui. 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 Barcelona.
When was the last earthquake in Barcelona, Anzoátegui?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Barcelona 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 Barcelona, Anzoátegui in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barcelona, Anzoátegui?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Barcelona on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 208km east-northeast of Barcelona at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Barcelona since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barcelona, Anzoátegui?
In the past 10 years, 167 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barcelona. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
