Latest earthquakes near Mérida, Venezuela today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mérida, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mérida? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mérida (also known as Estado Mérida), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days ago (Mar 26 01:15PM Caracas) |
M 4.3 | 289 km SW from Mérida |
| 17 days ago (Mar 24 05:43PM Caracas) |
M 4.4 | 293 km SW from Mérida |
| 26 days ago (Mar 15 05:19AM Caracas) |
M 4.5 | 269 km SW from El Vigía |
| 35 days ago (Mar 5 08:31PM Caracas) |
M 4.2 | 287 km SW from Mérida |
| 52 days ago (Feb 17 11:48AM Caracas) |
M 4.6 | 267 km SW from El Vigía |
| 63 days ago (Feb 6 05:03PM Caracas) |
M 4.5 | 294 km SW from Mérida |
| 70 days ago (Jan 30 01:03AM Caracas) |
M 4.6 | 266 km SW from El Vigía |
| 74 days ago (Jan 26 11:32AM Caracas) |
M 4.5 | 268 km SW from El Vigía |
| 91 days ago (Jan 8 11:33PM Caracas) |
M 4.3 | 249 km SW from Mérida |
| 98 days ago (Jan 2 11:46AM Caracas) |
M 4.2 | 290 km SW from Mérida |
| Dec 12, 2024 02:11PM (Caracas) |
M 4.4 | 291 km SSW from El Vigía |
| Dec 11, 2024 02:43AM (Caracas) |
M 4.2 | 300 km SW from Mérida |
| Dec 4, 2024 02:34AM (Caracas) |
M 4.1 | 291 km SW from Mérida |
| Nov 30, 2024 12:22AM (Caracas) |
M 4.4 | 268 km SW from El Vigía |
| Nov 25, 2024 12:51AM (Caracas) |
M 4.6 | 299 km SW from Mérida |
| Nov 21, 2024 08:03PM (Caracas) |
M 4.3 | 256 km SW from Mérida |
| Nov 16, 2024 02:25PM (Caracas) |
M 4.3 | 289 km SW from Mérida |
| Nov 12, 2024 09:42PM (Caracas) |
M 4.1 | 279 km NNW from El Vigía |
| Nov 10, 2024 08:39PM (Caracas) |
M 4.2 | 290 km SW from Mérida |
| Oct 29, 2024 05:49PM (Caracas) |
M 4.7 | 160 km SSW from Mérida |
| Oct 28, 2024 12:03AM (Caracas) |
M 4.3 | 282 km SW from Mérida |
| Oct 8, 2024 02:42PM (Caracas) |
M 4.3 | 295 km SW from Mérida |
| Oct 6, 2024 04:07AM (Caracas) |
M 4.2 | 293 km SW from Mérida |
| Oct 4, 2024 03:36PM (Caracas) |
M 4.2 | 289 km SW from Mérida |
| Sep 30, 2024 11:44PM (Caracas) |
M 4.4 | 190 km W from Mérida |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Mérida
Mérida Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 635 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mérida, Venezuela in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 63 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mérida roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mérida in 2015. A total of 82 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mérida that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mérida in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mérida 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 | 614 | 96.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 3.31% |
| 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 Mérida
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mérida occurred on Feb 23, 2022 08:49 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) west-southwest of El Vigía, at a depth of 51 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mérida in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 06:24, 291 kilometers (181 mi) west-southwest of Mérida. It is the strongest earthquake near Mérida in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mérida, 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 Mérida.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2022 08:49AM (Caracas) |
M 5.5 | 299 km WSW from El Vigía |
| Mar 10, 2023 05:18AM (Caracas) |
M 5.4 | 292 km SW from Mérida |
| Aug 7, 2018 11:53AM (Caracas) |
M 5.3 | 285 km SW from Mérida |
| Nov 7, 2015 02:28AM (Caracas) |
M 5.3 | 30 km WSW from Mérida |
| Jan 21, 2024 01:19PM (Caracas) |
M 5.2 | 265 km SW from Mérida |
| Nov 24, 2018 04:41PM (Caracas) |
M 5.2 | 96 km NNE from Mérida |
| May 28, 2023 11:45AM (Caracas) |
M 5.2 | 295 km SW from Mérida |
| Jan 23, 2019 11:04PM (Caracas) |
M 5.2 | 289 km SW from Mérida |
| Feb 15, 2023 09:04AM (Caracas) |
M 5.2 | 289 km SW from Mérida |
| Oct 14, 2017 04:35AM (Caracas) |
M 5.1 | 170 km SSW from Mérida |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Mérida
Earthquakes by city in Mérida
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mérida, Venezuela.
Use this regional Mérida earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tovar, Lagunillas, Tucaní, Tabay, Santa Cruz de Mora, Bailadores, Timotes, Nueva Bolivia and La Azulita.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mérida.
When was the last earthquake in Mérida, Venezuela?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mérida on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 13:15 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 289km southwest of Mérida at a depth of 167km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mérida, Venezuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mérida, Venezuela?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mérida on the morning of July 29, 1967 at 06:24 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 291km southwest of Mérida at a depth of 161km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mérida since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mérida, Venezuela?
In the past 10 years, 635 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mérida. This averages to 64 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
