Latest earthquakes near Trujillo, Venezuela today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Trujillo, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Trujillo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Trujillo, it will show up within minutes.
Trujillo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Trujillo, Venezuela in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Trujillo in 2015. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Trujillo that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Trujillo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Trujillo 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 | 110 | 93.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Trujillo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Trujillo occurred on Nov 7, 2015 02:28 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 129 kilometers (80 mi) south-west of Valera, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Trujillo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1952 05:28, 296 kilometers (184 mi) south-west of Valera. It is the strongest earthquake near Trujillo 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 Trujillo, 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 Trujillo.
Earthquakes by city in Trujillo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Trujillo, Venezuela.
Use this regional Trujillo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Trujillo, Boconó, Pampán, Pampanito, Motatán and Escuque.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Trujillo.
When was the last earthquake in Trujillo, Venezuela?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Trujillo on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 08:04 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 254km west of Valera at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Trujillo, Venezuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Trujillo, Venezuela?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Trujillo on the night of April 19, 1952 at 05:28 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 296km south-southwest of Valera at a depth of 28km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Trujillo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Trujillo, Venezuela?
In the past 10 years, 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Trujillo. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
