Latest earthquakes near Maturín, Monagas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maturín, Monagas, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maturín? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maturín, it will show up within minutes.
Maturín Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 200 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maturín, Monagas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Maturín roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Maturín in 2018. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Maturín 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 Maturín in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Maturín 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 | 184 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 7.0% |
| 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 Maturín
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maturín 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 Maturín in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Maturín, Monagas 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 Maturín.
Nearest earthquakes from Maturín
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Maturín, Monagas. 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 Maturín.
When was the last earthquake in Maturín, Monagas?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Maturín on the evening of December 19, 2024 at 21:19 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 283km north-east of Maturín at a depth of 131km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maturín, Monagas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maturín, Monagas?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Maturín 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 Maturín since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maturín, Monagas?
In the past 10 years, 200 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maturín. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
