Latest earthquakes near Zulia, Venezuela today

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List of latest earthquakes near Zulia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 28, 2024 03:12PM
(Caracas)
M 4.5 245 km WNW
from Maracaibo
Sep 1, 2024 03:47AM
(Caracas)
M 4.4 90 km ESE
from Ciudad Ojeda
Aug 29, 2024 10:19AM
(Caracas)
M 4.5 96 km SE
from Cabimas
Aug 9, 2024 07:22AM
(Caracas)
M 4.6 264 km E
from Maracaibo
Jul 25, 2024 10:11AM
(Caracas)
M 4.7 97 km SE
from Cabimas
Jun 4, 2024 11:31PM
(Caracas)
M 4.6 204 km SSE
from Maracaibo
May 12, 2024 06:19AM
(Caracas)
M 4.9 243 km WNW
from Maracaibo
May 11, 2024 09:01PM
(Caracas)
M 4.6 242 km WNW
from Maracaibo
May 3, 2024 08:04AM
(Caracas)
M 4.6 169 km SW
from Maracaibo
May 2, 2024 03:34AM
(Caracas)
M 4.4 155 km WNW
from Maracaibo
Mar 28, 2024 11:02PM
(Caracas)
M 4.3 225 km ESE
from Maracaibo
Mar 28, 2024 07:23PM
(Caracas)
M 4.9 212 km ESE
from Maracaibo
Feb 23, 2024 08:44AM
(Caracas)
M 4.4 262 km NW
from Maracaibo
Feb 20, 2024 11:40PM
(Caracas)
M 4.1 225 km SE
from Maracaibo
Jan 25, 2024 05:41AM
(Caracas)
M 4.4 200 km SE
from Maracaibo
Jan 21, 2024 01:19PM
(Caracas)
M 5.2 393 km SSW
from Ciudad Ojeda
Dec 28, 2023 02:51AM
(Caracas)
M 4.4 126 km ENE
from Maracaibo
Dec 26, 2023 12:11PM
(Caracas)
M 4.5 123 km ENE
from Maracaibo
Nov 8, 2023 10:01PM
(Caracas)
M 4.1 178 km NE
from Maracaibo
Sep 19, 2023 11:16AM
(Caracas)
M 4.1 204 km NW
from Maracaibo
Jun 30, 2023 12:23AM
(Caracas)
M 4.5 273 km NNE
from Maracaibo
Apr 30, 2023 12:59AM
(Caracas)
M 4.6 249 km SE
from Maracaibo
Mar 28, 2023 01:13PM
(Caracas)
M 4.5 227 km NNE
from Maracaibo
Mar 19, 2023 01:42PM
(Caracas)
M 4.3 133 km NW
from Maracaibo
Mar 3, 2023 04:10PM
(Caracas)
M 4.6 273 km SSW
from Maracaibo

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Zulia

Zulia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
13 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.5
Sep 28, 2024 15:12

Average

A total of 139 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zulia, Venezuela in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zulia roughly every 26 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zulia in 2015. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zulia that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Zulia with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zulia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zulia 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Zulia (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 130 93.53%
Mag. 5 9 6.47%
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 Zulia

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.3
On Nov 7, 2015 02:28.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.4
On Nov 13, 1921 04:10.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zulia occurred on Nov 7, 2015 02:28 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) south of Maracaibo, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zulia in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Nov 13, 1921 04:10, 130 kilometers (81 mi) south of Maracaibo. It is the strongest earthquake near Zulia 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 Zulia, 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 Zulia.

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2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Zulia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 7, 2015 02:28AM
(Caracas)
M 5.3 246 km S
from Maracaibo
Feb 4, 2015 11:51PM
(Caracas)
M 5.3 276 km SSW
from Maracaibo
Nov 24, 2018 04:41PM
(Caracas)
M 5.2 183 km SE
from Maracaibo
Mar 10, 2017 09:46AM
(Caracas)
M 5.2 267 km NE
from Maracaibo
Feb 12, 2017 05:32AM
(Caracas)
M 5.2 235 km NW
from Maracaibo
Jul 21, 2020 11:16PM
(Caracas)
M 5.1 96 km WNW
from Maracaibo
Nov 22, 2015 04:08PM
(Caracas)
M 5.1 240 km S
from Maracaibo
Jul 12, 2020 11:08AM
(Caracas)
M 5.1 237 km SE
from Maracaibo
Jun 3, 2021 01:17PM
(Caracas)
M 5.1 185 km ESE
from Maracaibo
Apr 3, 2018 05:41AM
(Caracas)
M 4.9 258 km S
from Maracaibo

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Zulia

Earthquakes by city in Zulia

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Zulia, Venezuela.

Use this regional Zulia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including San Carlos del Zulia, Machiques, La Villa del Rosario, La Concepción, Santa Cruz de Mara, Los Puertos de Altagracia, Mene Grande, San Rafael, Lagunillas, Concepción, Caja Seca, Santa Rita, Encontrados, Casigua El Cubo, Tía Juana and Chiquinquirá.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zulia.

When was the last earthquake in Zulia, Venezuela?

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Zulia on the afternoon of September 28, 2024 at 15:12 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 245km west-northwest of Marchacaibo at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zulia, Venezuela in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Zulia, Venezuela?

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Zulia on the night of November 13, 1921 at 04:10 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 130km north of Marchacaibo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zulia since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Zulia, Venezuela?

In the past 10 years, 139 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zulia. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.