Latest earthquakes near Maracay, Aragua today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maracay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maracay, it will show up within minutes.
Maracay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maracay, Aragua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Maracay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Maracay 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 | 43 | 91.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 8.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Maracay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maracay occurred on Dec 27, 2018 04:59 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 34 kilometers (21 mi) west of Maracay, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Maracay in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 20:00, 46 kilometers (29 mi) west of Maracay. It is the strongest earthquake near Maracay 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 Maracay, Aragua 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 Maracay.
Nearest earthquakes from Maracay
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Maracay, Aragua. 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 Maracay.
When was the last earthquake in Maracay, Aragua?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Maracay on the morning of August 9, 2024 at 07:22 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 185km west-northwest of Marchacay at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maracay, Aragua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maracay, Aragua?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Maracay on the evening of July 29, 1967 at 20:00 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 46km north-east of Marchacay at a depth of 25km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Maracay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maracay, Aragua?
In the past 10 years, 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maracay. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 78 days.
