Latest earthquakes near Portuguesa, Venezuela today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Portuguesa, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Portuguesa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Portuguesa, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Portuguesa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Portuguesa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Portuguesa and elsewhere.
Sep 24, 2025 11:51PM
Unusually powerful M6.3 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near Mene Grande in Venezuela.
Portuguesa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Portuguesa, Venezuela in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Portuguesa in 2015. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Portuguesa that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Portuguesa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Portuguesa 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 | 90 | 91.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 6.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 2.04% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Portuguesa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Portuguesa occurred on Sep 24, 2025 23:51 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 145 kilometers (90 mi) north-west of Guanare, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Portuguesa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 20:00, 233 kilometers (145 mi) north-west of Acarigua. It is the strongest earthquake near Portuguesa in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Portuguesa, 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 Portuguesa.
Earthquakes by city in Portuguesa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Portuguesa, Venezuela.
Use this regional Portuguesa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Villa Bruzual, Píritu, Guanarito, Ospino, Boconoito and San Rafael de Onoto.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Portuguesa.
When was the last earthquake in Portuguesa, Venezuela?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Portuguesa on the night of December 2, 2025 at 00:48 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 151km northwest of Guanare at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Portuguesa, Venezuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Portuguesa, Venezuela?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Portuguesa on the evening of July 29, 1967 at 20:00 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 233km east-northeast of Acarigua at a depth of 25km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Portuguesa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Portuguesa, Venezuela?
In the past 10 years, 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Portuguesa. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
