Latest earthquakes near Caracas, Distrito Federal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Caracas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Caracas, it will show up within minutes.
Caracas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 33 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Caracas, Distrito Federal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Caracas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Caracas 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 | 30 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 9.09% |
| 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 Caracas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Caracas occurred on Dec 27, 2018 04:59 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 115 kilometers (71 mi) west-southwest of Caracas, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Caracas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 17, 1929 07:15, 257 kilometers (160 mi) west-southwest of Caracas. It is the strongest earthquake near Caracas 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 Caracas, Distrito Federal 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 Caracas.
Nearest earthquakes from Caracas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Caracas, Distrito Federal. 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 Caracas.
When was the last earthquake in Caracas, Distrito Federal?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Caracas on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 14:31 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 127km east of Caracas at a depth of 35km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Caracas, Distrito Federal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Caracas, Distrito Federal?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Caracas on the morning of January 17, 1929 at 07:15 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 257km east of Caracas at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Caracas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Caracas, Distrito Federal?
In the past 10 years, 33 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Caracas. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 111 days.
