Latest earthquakes near Barquisimeto, Lara today
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Barquisimeto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 85 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 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Barquisimeto in 2015. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Barquisimeto 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 Barquisimeto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 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 | 78 | 91.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 8.24% |
| 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 Barquisimeto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barquisimeto 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 Barquisimeto 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 Barquisimeto 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 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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Barquisimeto 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 Barquisimeto, Lara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barquisimeto, Lara?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Barquisimeto 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 Barquisimeto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barquisimeto, Lara?
In the past 10 years, 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barquisimeto. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
