Latest earthquakes near Araure, Portuguesa today
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Recent Araure Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Araure. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Araure and elsewhere.
Jun 24, 2026 06:05PM
On Wednesday Evening a DESTRUCTIVE M7.5 Earthquake struck near Valencia in Venezuela.
Jun 24, 2026 06:04PM
DESTRUCTIVE M7.2 FORESHOCK struck on Wednesday Evening near San Felipe in Venezuela.
Araure Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 101 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 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Araure in 2025. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Araure that year. The strongest had a 6.3 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 8 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 | 89 | 88.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.98% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 2.97% |
| 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 Jun 24, 2026 18:05 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 135 kilometers (84 mi) north-east of Araure, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Araure in the list below.
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 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Araure on the morning of June 29, 2026 at 07:01 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north-east of Araure at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. 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 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Araure on the evening of June 24, 2026 at 18:05 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 135km north-east of Araure at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 101 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Araure. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 36 days.
