Latest earthquakes near Punto Fijo, Falcón today
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Recent Punto Fijo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Punto Fijo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Punto Fijo and elsewhere.
Sep 24, 2025 11:51PM
Unusually powerful M6.3 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near Mene Grande in Venezuela.
Punto Fijo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Punto Fijo, 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 Punto Fijo in 2025. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Punto Fijo 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 Punto Fijo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Punto Fijo 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 | 77 | 89.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 8.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 2.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Punto Fijo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Punto Fijo occurred on Sep 24, 2025 23:51 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 203 kilometers (126 mi) south-southwest of Punto Fijo, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Punto Fijo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Nov 13, 1921 04:10, 138 kilometers (86 mi) south-southwest of Punto Fijo. It is the strongest earthquake near Punto Fijo in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Punto Fijo, 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 Punto Fijo.
Nearest earthquakes from Punto Fijo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Punto Fijo, 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 Punto Fijo.
When was the last earthquake in Punto Fijo, Falcón?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Punto Fijo on the night of December 2, 2025 at 00:48 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 207km south-southwest of Punto Fijo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Punto Fijo, Falcón in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Punto Fijo, Falcón?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Punto Fijo on the night of November 13, 1921 at 04:10 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 138km west of Punto Fijo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Punto Fijo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Punto Fijo, Falcón?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Punto Fijo. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
