Latest earthquakes near Barinas, Venezuela today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Barinas, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Barinas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Barinas (also known as Estado Barinas), it will show up within minutes.
Barinas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barinas, Venezuela in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Barinas in 2015. A total of 30 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Barinas that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Barinas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Barinas 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 | 108 | 93.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.09% |
| 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 Barinas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barinas occurred on Nov 7, 2015 02:28 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 132 kilometers (82 mi) west of Barinas, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Barinas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Apr 21, 1957 16:42, 285 kilometers (177 mi) west of Barinas. It is the strongest earthquake near Barinas 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 Barinas, 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 Barinas.
Earthquakes by city in Barinas
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Barinas, Venezuela.
Use this regional Barinas earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Socopó, Ciudad Bolivia, Barinitas, Santa Bárbara, Sabaneta, Barrancas and Obispos.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Barinas.
When was the last earthquake in Barinas, Venezuela?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Barinas on the afternoon of October 29, 2024 at 17:49 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 233km southwest of Barinas at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Barinas, Venezuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barinas, Venezuela?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Barinas on the afternoon of April 21, 1957 at 16:42 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 285km southwest of Barinas at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Barinas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barinas, Venezuela?
In the past 10 years, 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barinas. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
