Latest earthquakes near Cumaná, Sucre today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cumaná, Sucre, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cumaná? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cumaná, it will show up within minutes.
Cumaná Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 172 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cumaná, Sucre in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cumaná roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cumaná in 2018. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cumaná 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 Cumaná in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Cumaná 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 | 160 | 93.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 6.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cumaná
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cumaná occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 144 kilometers (89 mi) east-northeast of Cumaná, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cumaná in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cumaná, 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 Cumaná.
Nearest earthquakes from Cumaná
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cumaná, 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 Cumaná.
When was the last earthquake in Cumaná, Sucre?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cumaná on the morning of May 5, 2024 at 06:23 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 206km east-northeast of Cumaná at a depth of 105km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cumaná, Sucre in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cumaná, Sucre?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cumaná on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 144km east-northeast of Cumaná at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cumaná since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cumaná, Sucre?
In the past 10 years, 172 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cumaná. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
