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.
Lara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 103 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 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lara in 2015. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lara 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 Lara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 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 | 95 | 92.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 7.77% |
| 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 Lara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lara occurred on Dec 27, 2018 04:59 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 161 kilometers (100 mi) east of Barquisimeto, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 20:00, 228 kilometers (142 mi) east of Barquisimeto. It is the strongest earthquake near Lara 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 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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lara on the evening of March 28, 2024 at 23:02 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 84km southwest of Barquisimeto at a depth of 13km under land. 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 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lara on the evening of July 29, 1967 at 20:00 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 228km east-northeast of Barquisimeto at a depth of 25km under water in the Caribbean Sea. 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, 103 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lara. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
