Latest earthquakes near Nueva Esparta, Venezuela today
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Nueva Esparta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 198 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nueva Esparta, 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 Nueva Esparta roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nueva Esparta in 2018. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nueva Esparta 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 Nueva Esparta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nueva Esparta 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 | 93.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 5.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nueva Esparta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nueva Esparta occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 108 kilometers (67 mi) east of Porlamar, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nueva Esparta in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nueva Esparta, 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 Nueva Esparta.
Earthquakes by city in Nueva Esparta
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela.
Use this regional Nueva Esparta earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including San Juan Bautista, Pampatar, La Asunción, Punta de Piedras, Juan Griego and Santa Ana.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nueva Esparta.
When was the last earthquake in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Nueva Esparta on the night of December 9, 2025 at 01:30 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 259km east-southeast of Porlamar at a depth of 34km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nueva Esparta, Venezuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nueva Esparta, Venezuela?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nueva Esparta on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 108km east of Porlamar at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nueva Esparta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nueva Esparta, Venezuela?
In the past 10 years, 198 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nueva Esparta. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
