Latest earthquakes near Barquisimeto, Lara today
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Recent Barquisimeto Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Barquisimeto. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Barquisimeto 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.
Barquisimeto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barquisimeto, Lara 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 Barquisimeto in 2025. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Barquisimeto 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 Barquisimeto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Barquisimeto 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 | 87 | 89.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 6.19% |
| 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 Barquisimeto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barquisimeto 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 Barquisimeto in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Barquisimeto, Lara 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 Barquisimeto.
Nearest earthquakes from Barquisimeto
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Barquisimeto, Lara. 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 Barquisimeto.
When was the last earthquake in Barquisimeto, Lara?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Barquisimeto 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 Barquisimeto, Lara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barquisimeto, Lara?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Barquisimeto 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 Barquisimeto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barquisimeto, Lara?
In the past 10 years, 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barquisimeto. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
