Latest earthquakes near Lara, Venezuela today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lara, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lara, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Lara Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lara. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lara 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.
Lara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lara, Venezuela in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lara in 2025. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lara 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 Lara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Lara 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 | 103 | 90.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 1.75% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lara occurred on Jun 24, 2026 18:05 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 105 kilometers (65 mi) north-east of Barquisimeto, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lara in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lara, Venezuela 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 Lara.
Earthquakes by city in Lara
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lara, Venezuela.
Use this regional Lara earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including El Tocuyo, Quíbor, Duaca and Sanare.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lara.
When was the last earthquake in Lara, Venezuela?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lara on the morning of June 29, 2026 at 07:01 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 289km east of Barquisimeto at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lara, Venezuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lara, Venezuela?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lara on the evening of June 24, 2026 at 18:05 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 105km north-east of Barquisimeto at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lara, Venezuela?
In the past 10 years, 114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lara. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
