Latest earthquakes near Porlamar, Nueva Esparta today
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Recent Porlamar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Porlamar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Porlamar and elsewhere.
May 11, 2025 08:41PM
On Sunday Evening a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea near Güiria (Venezuela).
Porlamar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 194 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Porlamar, Nueva Esparta 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 Porlamar roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Porlamar in 2018. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Porlamar 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 Porlamar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Porlamar 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 | 182 | 93.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 5.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Porlamar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Porlamar 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 Porlamar in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Porlamar, Nueva Esparta 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 Porlamar.
Nearest earthquakes from Porlamar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Porlamar, Nueva Esparta. 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 Porlamar.
When was the last earthquake in Porlamar, Nueva Esparta?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Porlamar on the night of May 12, 2025 at 02:49 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 165km east of Porlamar at a depth of 94km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Porlamar, Nueva Esparta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Porlamar, Nueva Esparta?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Porlamar 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 Porlamar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Porlamar, Nueva Esparta?
In the past 10 years, 194 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Porlamar. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
