Latest earthquakes near Ejido, Mérida today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ejido, Mérida, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ejido? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ejido, it will show up within minutes.
Ejido Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 626 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ejido, Mérida in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 62 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ejido roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ejido in 2015. A total of 79 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ejido 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 Ejido in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ejido 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 | 604 | 96.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 3.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ejido
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ejido occurred on Mar 10, 2015 16:25 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) south-west of Ejido, at a depth of 155 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ejido in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 06:24, 281 kilometers (175 mi) south-west of Ejido. It is the strongest earthquake near Ejido 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 Ejido, Mérida 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 Ejido.
Nearest earthquakes from Ejido
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ejido, Mérida. 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 Ejido.
When was the last earthquake in Ejido, Mérida?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ejido on the evening of November 21, 2024 at 20:03 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 245km southwest of Ejido at a depth of 171km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ejido, Mérida in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ejido, Mérida?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ejido on the morning of July 29, 1967 at 06:24 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 281km southwest of Ejido at a depth of 161km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ejido since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ejido, Mérida?
In the past 10 years, 626 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ejido. This averages to 63 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
