Latest earthquakes near Monagas, Venezuela today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Monagas, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Monagas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Monagas (also known as Estado Monagas), it will show up within minutes.
Monagas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 199 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Monagas, Venezuela in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Monagas roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Monagas in 2018. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Monagas that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Monagas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Monagas 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 | 185 | 92.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 6.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Monagas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Monagas occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) north-northeast of Maturín, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Monagas in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Monagas, 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 Monagas.
Earthquakes by city in Monagas
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Monagas, Venezuela.
Use this regional Monagas earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Punta de Mata, Caripito, Temblador, Caicara and Barrancas.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Monagas.
When was the last earthquake in Monagas, Venezuela?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Monagas on the afternoon of March 3, 2025 at 17:38 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 261km east-northeast of Maturín at a depth of 5km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Monagas, Venezuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Monagas, Venezuela?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Monagas on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 118km north-northeast of Maturín at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Monagas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Monagas, Venezuela?
In the past 10 years, 199 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Monagas. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
