Latest earthquakes near Punta Cardón, Falcón today
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Punta Cardón Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Punta Cardón, Falcón in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Punta Cardón in 2014. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Punta Cardón 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 Punta Cardón in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Punta Cardón 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 | 60 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 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 Punta Cardón
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Punta Cardón occurred on Dec 27, 2018 04:59 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) east-southeast of Punta Cardón, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Punta Cardón in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Nov 13, 1921 04:10, 137 kilometers (85 mi) east-southeast of Punta Cardón. It is the strongest earthquake near Punta Cardón 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 Punta Cardón, Falcón 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 Punta Cardón.
Nearest earthquakes from Punta Cardón
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Punta Cardón, Falcón. 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 Punta Cardón.
When was the last earthquake in Punta Cardón, Falcón?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Punta Cardón on the evening of October 31, 2024 at 19:39 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 162km east-northeast of Punta Cardón at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Punta Cardón, Falcón in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Punta Cardón, Falcón?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Punta Cardón on the night of November 13, 1921 at 04:10 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 137km west of Punta Cardón at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Punta Cardón since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Punta Cardón, Falcón?
In the past 10 years, 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Punta Cardón. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 55 days.
