Latest earthquakes near Cabimas, Zulia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cabimas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cabimas, it will show up within minutes.
Cabimas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cabimas, Zulia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cabimas roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cabimas in 2015. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cabimas 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 Cabimas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Cabimas 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 | 119 | 92.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 7.03% |
| 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 Cabimas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cabimas occurred on Nov 7, 2015 02:28 local time (America/Caracas timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) south of Cabimas, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cabimas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 3, 1950 17:48, 195 kilometers (121 mi) south of Cabimas. It is the strongest earthquake near Cabimas 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 Cabimas, Zulia 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 Cabimas.
Nearest earthquakes from Cabimas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cabimas, Zulia. 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 Cabimas.
When was the last earthquake in Cabimas, Zulia?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Cabimas on the morning of May 12, 2024 at 06:19 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 274km northwest of Cabimas at a depth of 5km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cabimas, Zulia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cabimas, Zulia?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cabimas on the afternoon of August 3, 1950 at 17:48 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 195km east-southeast of Cabimas at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cabimas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cabimas, Zulia?
In the past 10 years, 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cabimas. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
