Latest earthquakes near Los Rastrojos, Lara today
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Los Rastrojos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Los Rastrojos, 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 Los Rastrojos in 2015. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Los Rastrojos 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 Los Rastrojos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Los Rastrojos 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 | 79 | 91.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 8.14% |
| 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 Los Rastrojos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Los Rastrojos occurred on Dec 27, 2018 04:59 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 149 kilometers (93 mi) east of Los Rastrojos, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Los Rastrojos in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 20:00, 217 kilometers (135 mi) east of Los Rastrojos. It is the strongest earthquake near Los Rastrojos 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 Los Rastrojos, 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 Los Rastrojos.
Nearest earthquakes from Los Rastrojos
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Los Rastrojos, 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 Los Rastrojos.
When was the last earthquake in Los Rastrojos, Lara?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Los Rastrojos on the evening of March 28, 2024 at 23:02 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 91km southwest of Los Rastrojos at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Los Rastrojos, Lara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Los Rastrojos, Lara?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Los Rastrojos on the evening of July 29, 1967 at 20:00 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 217km east-northeast of Los Rastrojos at a depth of 25km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Los Rastrojos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Los Rastrojos, Lara?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Los Rastrojos. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
