Latest earthquakes near Acarigua, Portuguesa today
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Acarigua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Acarigua, Portuguesa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Acarigua in 2015. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Acarigua 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 Acarigua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Acarigua 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 | 79 | 91.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 8.14% |
| 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 Acarigua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Acarigua 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 Acarigua 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 Acarigua 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 Acarigua, Portuguesa 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 Acarigua.
Nearest earthquakes from Acarigua
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Acarigua, Portuguesa. 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 Acarigua.
When was the last earthquake in Acarigua, Portuguesa?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Acarigua on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 14:31 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 399km east-northeast of Acarigua at a depth of 35km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Acarigua, Portuguesa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Acarigua, Portuguesa?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Acarigua 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 Acarigua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Acarigua, Portuguesa?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Acarigua. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
