Latest earthquakes near Punta Cardón, Falcón today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Punta Cardón, Falcón, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Punta Cardón? If an earthquake is happening right now near Punta Cardón, it will show up within minutes.
Punta Cardón Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 88 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 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Punta Cardón in 2025. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Punta Cardón that year. The strongest had a 6.3 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 7 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 | 79 | 89.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 7.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 2.27% |
| 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 Sep 24, 2025 23:51 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 199 kilometers (124 mi) south-southwest of Punta Cardón, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Punta Cardón in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 2009 15:36, 271 kilometers (168 mi) south-southwest of Punta Cardón. It is the strongest earthquake near Punta Cardón 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 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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Punta Cardón on the afternoon of February 8, 2026 at 13:20 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 198km south of Punta Cardón at a depth of 32km under land. 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 afternoon of September 12, 2009 at 15:36 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 271km east-southeast of Punta Cardón at a depth of 14km under water in the Caribbean Sea. 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, 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Punta Cardón. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
