Latest earthquakes near Miranda, Venezuela today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Miranda, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Miranda? If an earthquake is happening right now near Miranda (also known as Estado Miranda), it will show up within minutes.
Miranda Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 37 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Miranda, Venezuela in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Miranda in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Miranda 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 | 35 | 94.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.41% |
| 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 Miranda
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Miranda occurred on Dec 27, 2018 04:59 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 122 kilometers (76 mi) west-southwest of Petare, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Miranda in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 17, 1929 07:15, 250 kilometers (155 mi) west-southwest of Petare. It is the strongest earthquake near Miranda 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 Miranda, 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 Miranda.
Earthquakes by city in Miranda
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Miranda, Venezuela.
- Baruta (Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Baruta)
- Charallave
- Cúa
- Guarenas
- Guatire
- Los Teques
- Ocumare del Tuy (Ocumare)
- Petare
- Santa Teresa del Tuy
Use this regional Miranda earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including El Cafetal, Chacao, San Antonio de Los Altos, Los Dos Caminos, El Hatillo, La Dolorita, Caucagüito, Higuerote, Carrizal, Caucagua, Mamporal, Río Chico and San José de Barlovento.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Miranda.
When was the last earthquake in Miranda, Venezuela?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Miranda on the night of April 7, 2024 at 04:03 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 189km east of Petare at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Miranda, Venezuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Miranda, Venezuela?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Miranda on the morning of January 17, 1929 at 07:15 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 250km east of Petare at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Miranda since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Miranda, Venezuela?
In the past 10 years, 37 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Miranda. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 99 days.
