Latest earthquakes near Punto Fijo, Falcón today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Punto Fijo, Falcón, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Punto Fijo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Punto Fijo, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Jun 24, 2026 06:05PM
DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake hit near Valencia in Venezuela on Wednesday Evening.
Jun 24, 2026 06:04PM
On Wednesday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M7.2 FORESHOCK struck near San Felipe in Venezuela.
Punto Fijo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 97 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 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Punto Fijo in 2025. A total of 22 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 8 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 | 86 | 88.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 7.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 2.06% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 2.06% |
| 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 Jun 24, 2026 18:05 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 235 kilometers (146 mi) south-east of Punto Fijo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Punto Fijo in the list below.
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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Punto Fijo on the night of June 28, 2026 at 05:33 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 242km south-east 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 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Punto Fijo on the evening of June 24, 2026 at 18:05 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 235km south-east of Punto Fijo at a depth of 10km 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, 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Punto Fijo. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
