Latest earthquakes near Bolivar, Venezuela today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bolivar, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bolivar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bolivar (also known as Estado Bolívar), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bolivar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bolivar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bolivar and elsewhere.
Jul 20, 2026 05:45AM
Significant M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Caribbean Sea near Scarborough (Trinidad and Tobago) on Monday Night.
Jun 24, 2026 06:05PM
On Wednesday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Valencia in Venezuela.
Jun 24, 2026 06:04PM
DESTRUCTIVE M7.2 FORESHOCK struck on Wednesday Evening near San Felipe in Venezuela.
Bolivar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 176 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bolivar, 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 Bolivar roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bolivar in 2018. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bolivar 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 Bolivar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Bolivar 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 | 163 | 92.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 6.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bolivar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bolivar occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) north of Ciudad Guayana, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bolivar in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bolivar, 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 Bolivar.
Earthquakes by city in Bolivar
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bolivar, Venezuela.
Use this regional Bolivar earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Caicara del Orinoco, Ciudad Piar, Tumeremo, Guasipati and La Paragua.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bolivar.
When was the last earthquake in Bolivar, Venezuela?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolivar on the morning of July 20, 2026 at 06:55 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 262km north of Ciudad Guayana at a depth of 66km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bolivar, Venezuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bolivar, Venezuela?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolivar on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 271km north of Ciudad Guayana at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bolivar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bolivar, Venezuela?
In the past 10 years, 176 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bolivar. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
