Latest earthquakes near Nueva Esparta, Venezuela today

Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nueva Esparta, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nueva Esparta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nueva Esparta, it will show up within minutes.

All earthquakes Any magnitude
Major only Magnitude 4+
Custom  
In 1 sec.
Earthquakes appear here a few minutes after occurring.
List of latest earthquakes near Nueva Esparta.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 7, 2024 08:21AM
(Caracas)
M 5.0 112 km E
from Porlamar
Sep 28, 2024 07:17AM
(Caracas)
M 4.1 174 km E
from Porlamar
Sep 27, 2024 07:39PM
(Caracas)
M 4.8 133 km E
from Porlamar
Sep 15, 2024 08:08PM
(Caracas)
M 3.6 212 km ENE
from Porlamar
Sep 7, 2024 03:06PM
(Caracas)
M 4.0 252 km E
from Porlamar
Jul 31, 2024 11:23PM
(Caracas)
M 3.6 271 km ESE
from Porlamar
Jul 24, 2024 11:09PM
(Caracas)
M 4.4 82 km WSW
from Porlamar
Jul 7, 2024 03:07AM
(Caracas)
M 4.5 151 km E
from Porlamar
Jun 30, 2024 11:58PM
(Caracas)
M 3.8 163 km E
from Porlamar
Jun 23, 2024 08:01PM
(Caracas)
M 3.7 195 km E
from Porlamar
Jun 23, 2024 05:25PM
(Caracas)
M 3.6 243 km E
from Porlamar
Jun 22, 2024 11:57PM
(Caracas)
M 6.0 133 km ESE
from Porlamar
Jun 17, 2024 06:56AM
(Caracas)
M 4.0 249 km E
from Porlamar
Jun 10, 2024 06:28PM
(Caracas)
M 4.1 200 km E
from Porlamar
Jun 6, 2024 12:54AM
(Caracas)
M 3.5 190 km E
from Porlamar
May 28, 2024 01:20AM
(Caracas)
M 4.1 161 km E
from Porlamar
May 22, 2024 01:38AM
(Caracas)
M 3.6 270 km NE
from Porlamar
May 19, 2024 02:31PM
(Caracas)
M 4.6 196 km W
from Porlamar
May 6, 2024 07:17PM
(Caracas)
M 4.1 290 km NNE
from Porlamar
May 5, 2024 06:23AM
(Caracas)
M 3.6 163 km E
from Porlamar
May 1, 2024 01:33PM
(Caracas)
M 4.2 134 km ESE
from Porlamar
Apr 24, 2024 11:54PM
(Caracas)
M 3.5 279 km ENE
from Porlamar
Apr 24, 2024 11:14AM
(Caracas)
M 3.5 170 km ENE
from Porlamar
Apr 15, 2024 11:10AM
(Caracas)
M 3.8 191 km E
from Porlamar
Apr 7, 2024 04:03AM
(Caracas)
M 4.5 143 km WSW
from Porlamar

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nueva Esparta

Nueva Esparta Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
18 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5
Oct 7, 2024 08:21

Average

A total of 183 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 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nueva Esparta roughly every 19 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Nueva Esparta with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Nueva Esparta (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 169 92.35%
Mag. 5 12 6.56%
Mag. 6 1 0.55%
Mag. 7 1 0.55%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Nueva Esparta

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Aug 21, 2018 17:31.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.3
On Aug 21, 2018 17:31.

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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
Custom
List of strongest earthquakes near Nueva Esparta.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 21, 2018 05:31PM
(Caracas)
M 7.3 108 km E
from Porlamar
Jun 22, 2024 11:57PM
(Caracas)
M 6.0 133 km ESE
from Porlamar
Aug 22, 2018 09:27AM
(Caracas)
M 5.8 108 km ESE
from Porlamar
Sep 9, 2019 02:05PM
(Caracas)
M 5.4 78 km SW
from Porlamar
Aug 21, 2018 05:31PM
(Caracas)
M 5.3 116 km ESE
from Porlamar
Jul 14, 2022 03:16PM
(Caracas)
M 5.3 141 km E
from Porlamar
Jun 22, 2018 09:54PM
(Caracas)
M 5.2 133 km E
from Porlamar
Apr 7, 2016 07:52AM
(Caracas)
M 5.2 148 km ESE
from Porlamar
Feb 4, 2015 06:29AM
(Caracas)
M 5.1 117 km ESE
from Porlamar
Dec 7, 2021 03:43PM
(Caracas)
M 5.1 177 km ESE
from Porlamar

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 AsunciĆ³n, 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 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nueva Esparta on the morning of October 7, 2024 at 08:21 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 112km east of Porlamar at a depth of 106km 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, 183 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nueva Esparta. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.