Latest earthquakes near Araure, Portuguesa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Araure, Portuguesa, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Araure? If an earthquake is happening right now near Araure, it will show up within minutes.
Araure Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Araure, 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 Araure in 2015. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Araure 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 Araure in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Araure 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 Araure
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Araure occurred on Dec 27, 2018 04:59 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 165 kilometers (103 mi) east-northeast of Araure, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Araure in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 20:00, 236 kilometers (147 mi) east-northeast of Araure. It is the strongest earthquake near Araure 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 Araure, 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 Araure.
Nearest earthquakes from Araure
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Araure, 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 Araure.
When was the last earthquake in Araure, Portuguesa?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Araure on the evening of March 28, 2024 at 23:02 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 73km west of Araure at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Araure, Portuguesa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Araure, Portuguesa?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Araure on the evening of July 29, 1967 at 20:00 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 236km east-northeast of Araure at a depth of 25km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Araure since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Araure, Portuguesa?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Araure. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
