Latest earthquakes near Táchira, Venezuela today
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Táchira Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 652 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Táchira, Venezuela in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 65 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Táchira roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Táchira in 2015. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Táchira that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Táchira in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Táchira 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 | 629 | 96.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 3.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Táchira
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Táchira occurred on Mar 10, 2015 16:25 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 139 kilometers (86 mi) south-west of San Cristóbal, at a depth of 155 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Táchira in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 06:24, 144 kilometers (89 mi) south-west of San Cristóbal. It is the strongest earthquake near Táchira 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 Táchira, 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 Táchira.
Earthquakes by city in Táchira
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Táchira, Venezuela.
Use this regional Táchira earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Rubio, San Antonio del Táchira, Colón, Ureña, San Josecito, Palmira, La Fría, Capacho Nuevo, La Grita, Santa Ana, Coloncito and Michelena.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Táchira.
When was the last earthquake in Táchira, Venezuela?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Táchira on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 08:04 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 222km north-northwest of San Cristóbal at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Táchira, Venezuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Táchira, Venezuela?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Táchira on the morning of July 29, 1967 at 06:24 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 144km southwest of San Cristóbal at a depth of 161km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Táchira since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Táchira, Venezuela?
In the past 10 years, 652 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Táchira. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
