Latest earthquakes near Carúpano, Sucre today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Carúpano, Sucre, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Carúpano? If an earthquake is happening right now near Carúpano, it will show up within minutes.
Carúpano Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 200 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Carúpano, Sucre in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Carúpano roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Carúpano in 2018. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Carúpano 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 Carúpano in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Carúpano 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 | 184 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 7.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Carúpano
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Carúpano 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 Carúpano in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Carúpano, Sucre 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 Carúpano.
Nearest earthquakes from Carúpano
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Carúpano, Sucre. 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 Carúpano.
When was the last earthquake in Carúpano, Sucre?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Carúpano on the morning of May 5, 2024 at 06:23 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 102km east-northeast of Carúpano at a depth of 105km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Carúpano, Sucre in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Carúpano, Sucre?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Carúpano 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 Carúpano since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Carúpano, Sucre?
In the past 10 years, 200 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Carúpano. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
