Latest earthquakes near Valera, Trujillo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Valera, Trujillo, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Valera? If an earthquake is happening right now near Valera, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Valera Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Valera. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Valera and elsewhere.
Sep 24, 2025 11:51PM
Unusually powerful M6.3 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near Mene Grande in Venezuela.
Valera Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 112 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Valera, Trujillo 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 Valera in 2015. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Valera 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 Valera in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Valera 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 | 104 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.36% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Valera
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Valera occurred on Sep 24, 2025 23:51 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 69 kilometers (43 mi) north of Valera, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Valera in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1952 05:28, 296 kilometers (184 mi) north of Valera. It is the strongest earthquake near Valera in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Valera, Trujillo 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 Valera.
Nearest earthquakes from Valera
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Valera, Trujillo. 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 Valera.
When was the last earthquake in Valera, Trujillo?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Valera on the night of December 2, 2025 at 00:48 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 71km north-northwest of Valera at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Valera, Trujillo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Valera, Trujillo?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Valera 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 Valera since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Valera, Trujillo?
In the past 10 years, 112 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Valera. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
