Latest earthquakes near Yaracuy, Venezuela today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yaracuy, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yaracuy? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yaracuy, it will show up within minutes.
Yaracuy Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yaracuy, Venezuela in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yaracuy in 2018. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yaracuy that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yaracuy in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Yaracuy 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 | 73 | 93.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 6.41% |
| 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 Yaracuy
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yaracuy occurred on Dec 27, 2018 04:59 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 92 kilometers (57 mi) east of San Felipe, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yaracuy in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 20:00, 156 kilometers (97 mi) east of San Felipe. It is the strongest earthquake near Yaracuy 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 Yaracuy, 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 Yaracuy.
Earthquakes by city in Yaracuy
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Yaracuy, Venezuela.
Use this regional Yaracuy earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chivacoa, Nirgua, Cocorote, Aroa, Urachiche, Guama, Sabana de Parra, Boraure and Yumare.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yaracuy.
When was the last earthquake in Yaracuy, Venezuela?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yaracuy on the night of September 1, 2024 at 03:47 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 157km west of Yaritagua at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yaracuy, Venezuela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yaracuy, Venezuela?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yaracuy on the evening of July 29, 1967 at 20:00 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 156km east of San Felipe at a depth of 25km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yaracuy since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yaracuy, Venezuela?
In the past 10 years, 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yaracuy. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 47 days.
