Latest earthquakes near Yaritagua, Yaracuy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yaritagua, Yaracuy, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yaritagua? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yaritagua, it will show up within minutes.
Yaritagua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yaritagua, Yaracuy 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 Yaritagua in 2018. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yaritagua 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 Yaritagua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Yaritagua 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 | 68 | 93.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 6.85% |
| 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 Yaritagua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yaritagua occurred on Dec 27, 2018 04:59 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 135 kilometers (84 mi) east of Yaritagua, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yaritagua in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1967 20:00, 203 kilometers (126 mi) east of Yaritagua. It is the strongest earthquake near Yaritagua 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 Yaritagua, Yaracuy 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 Yaritagua.
Nearest earthquakes from Yaritagua
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yaritagua, Yaracuy. 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 Yaritagua.
When was the last earthquake in Yaritagua, Yaracuy?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Yaritagua on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 14:31 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 377km east of Yaritagua at a depth of 35km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yaritagua, Yaracuy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yaritagua, Yaracuy?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yaritagua on the evening of July 29, 1967 at 20:00 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 203km east-northeast of Yaritagua at a depth of 25km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yaritagua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yaritagua, Yaracuy?
In the past 10 years, 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yaritagua. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 50 days.
