Latest earthquakes near Punto Fijo, Falcón today
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Punto Fijo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 65 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 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Punto Fijo in 2014. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Punto Fijo 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 Punto Fijo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 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 | 59 | 90.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 9.23% |
| 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 Punto Fijo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Punto Fijo occurred on Dec 27, 2018 04:59 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) east-southeast of Punto Fijo, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Punto Fijo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 3, 1950 17:48, 224 kilometers (139 mi) east-southeast of Punto Fijo. It is the strongest earthquake near Punto Fijo 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 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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Punto Fijo on the evening of October 31, 2024 at 19:39 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 159km east-northeast of Punto Fijo at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. 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 afternoon of August 3, 1950 at 17:48 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 224km south 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, 65 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Punto Fijo. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 56 days.
