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.
Recent Caracas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Caracas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Caracas and elsewhere.
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.
Caracas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 50 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 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Caracas in 2026. A total of 15 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Caracas that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
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 8 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 | 44 | 88.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 6.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 6.0% |
| 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 Jun 24, 2026 18:05 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 178 kilometers (111 mi) west of Caracas, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Caracas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 24, 2026 18:05, 164 kilometers (102 mi) west of Caracas. It is the strongest earthquake near Caracas in the past 126 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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Caracas on the evening of July 8, 2026 at 19:56 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 184km west of Caracas at a depth of 10km under land. 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 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Caracas on the evening of June 24, 2026 at 18:05 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 164km west of Caracas at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Caracas. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 73 days.
