Latest earthquakes near Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolivar today
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Santa Elena de Uairén Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolivar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santa Elena de Uairén in 2021. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santa Elena de Uairén that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Santa Elena de Uairén in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Santa Elena de Uairén 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 | 13 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.14% |
| 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 Santa Elena de Uairén
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santa Elena de Uairén occurred on Jan 31, 2021 15:05 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-east of Santa Elena de Uairén, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santa Elena de Uairén in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolivar 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 Santa Elena de Uairén.
Nearest earthquakes from Santa Elena de Uairén
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolivar. 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 Santa Elena de Uairén.
When was the last earthquake in Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolivar?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Elena de Uairén on the evening of January 6, 2024 at 20:45 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 29km southwest of Santa Elena de Uairén at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolivar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolivar?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Elena de Uairén on the afternoon of January 31, 2021 at 15:05 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south-east of Santa Elena de Uairén at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Santa Elena de Uairén since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolivar?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santa Elena de Uairén. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
