Latest earthquakes near Falcón, Venezuela today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Falcón, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Falcón? If an earthquake is happening right now near Falcón, it will show up within minutes.
Falcón Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Falcón, Venezuela in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Falcón in 2014. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Falcón 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 Falcón in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Falcón 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 | 67 | 91.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 8.22% |
| 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 Falcón
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Falcón occurred on Dec 27, 2018 04:59 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 231 kilometers (144 mi) east-southeast of Coro, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Falcón in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 20:00, 273 kilometers (170 mi) east-southeast of Coro. It is the strongest earthquake near Falcón 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 Falcón, 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 Falcón.
Earthquakes by city in Falcón
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Falcón, Venezuela.
Use this regional Falcón earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including La Vela de Coro, Tucacas, Puerto Cumarebo, Dabajuro, Santa Cruz de los Taques, Judibana, Mene de Mauroa and Pueblo Nuevo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Falcón.
When was the last earthquake in Falcón, Venezuela?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Falcón on the night of May 2, 2024 at 03:34 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 286km west of Punto Fijo at a depth of 36km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Falcón, Venezuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Falcón, Venezuela?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Falcón on the evening of July 29, 1967 at 20:00 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 273km east-southeast of Coro at a depth of 25km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Falcón since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Falcón, Venezuela?
In the past 10 years, 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Falcón. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 50 days.
