Latest earthquakes near Petare, Miranda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Petare, Miranda, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Petare? If an earthquake is happening right now near Petare, it will show up within minutes.
Petare Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Petare, Miranda 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 Petare in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Petare 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 | 28 | 90.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 9.68% |
| 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 Petare
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Petare 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 Petare 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 Petare 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 Petare, Miranda 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 Petare.
Nearest earthquakes from Petare
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Petare, Miranda. 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 Petare.
When was the last earthquake in Petare, Miranda?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Petare on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 14:31 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 119km east-northeast of Petare at a depth of 35km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Petare, Miranda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Petare, Miranda?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Petare 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 Petare since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Petare, Miranda?
In the past 10 years, 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Petare. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 118 days.
