Latest earthquakes near Maracaibo, Zulia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maracaibo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maracaibo, it will show up within minutes.
Maracaibo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maracaibo, Zulia 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 Maracaibo roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Maracaibo in 2015. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Maracaibo 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 Maracaibo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Maracaibo 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 | 122 | 93.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.87% |
| 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 Maracaibo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maracaibo 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 Maracaibo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 3, 1950 17:48, 223 kilometers (139 mi) south of Maracaibo. It is the strongest earthquake near Maracaibo 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 Maracaibo, 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 Maracaibo.
Nearest earthquakes from Maracaibo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Maracaibo, 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 Maracaibo.
When was the last earthquake in Maracaibo, Zulia?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Maracaibo on the night of May 2, 2024 at 03:34 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 156km west-northwest of Marchacaibo at a depth of 36km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maracaibo, Zulia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maracaibo, Zulia?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Maracaibo on the afternoon of August 3, 1950 at 17:48 local time (America/Caracas). The center of this earthquake was located 223km east-southeast of Marchacaibo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Maracaibo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maracaibo, Zulia?
In the past 10 years, 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maracaibo. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
