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.
Portuguesa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 104 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 10 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 6 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 | 96 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 7.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Dec 27, 2018 04:59 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 162 kilometers (101 mi) east-northeast of Acarigua, at a depth of 8 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) east-northeast of Acarigua. It is the strongest earthquake near Portuguesa in the past 124 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 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Portuguesa on the night of September 1, 2024 at 03:47 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 132km northwest of Guanare at a depth of 11km 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, 104 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 35 days.
