Latest earthquakes near Sucre, Venezuela today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sucre, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sucre? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sucre (also known as Estado Sucre), it will show up within minutes.
Sucre Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 212 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sucre, Venezuela in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sucre roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sucre in 2018. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sucre that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sucre in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sucre 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 | 194 | 91.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 7.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sucre
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sucre occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 40 kilometers (25 mi) east-northeast of Carúpano, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sucre in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sucre, 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 Sucre.
Earthquakes by city in Sucre
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sucre, Venezuela.
Use this regional Sucre earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Cariaco, Güiria, Cumanacoa, Araya and Casanay.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sucre.
When was the last earthquake in Sucre, Venezuela?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sucre on the night of November 7, 2024 at 00:01 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 124km east of Carúpano at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sucre, Venezuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sucre, Venezuela?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sucre on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 40km east-northeast of Carúpano at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sucre since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sucre, Venezuela?
In the past 10 years, 212 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sucre. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
