Aruba
Earthquakes in Aruba
Latest earthquakes in Aruba on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Aruba
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Noord. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: Aruba. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Aruba
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Aruba
Aruba has recorded 28 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M4.9 in 1990.
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28 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M4.9.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 37 mi N of Malmok, Aruba | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.8 | 53 mi WNW of Malmok, Aruba | 20.5 mi | |
| 4.7 | 13 mi ENE of San Nicolas, Aruba | 9.3 mi | |
| 4.7 | 36 mi NNW of Malmok, Aruba | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.6 | 28 mi N of Malmok, Aruba | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 49 mi WNW of Malmok, Aruba | 17.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 63 mi W of Malmok, Aruba | 29.6 mi | |
| 4.5 | 25 mi NNW of Malmok, Aruba | 18.1 mi | |
| 4.5 | 24 mi NNW of Malmok, Aruba | 25.7 mi | |
| 4.5 | 98 mi NW of Malmok, Aruba | 20.5 mi | |
| 4.4 | 23 mi NNW of Malmok, Aruba | 20.4 mi | |
| 4.4 | 29 mi NW of Malmok, Aruba | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.4 | 7 mi S of San Nicolas, Aruba | 16.0 mi | |
| 4.4 | 27 mi NW of Malmok, Aruba | 10.7 mi | |
| 4.4 | 29 mi NW of Malmok, Aruba | 6.2 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2023 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2014 | 7 | M4.5 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2008 | 3 | M4.1 |
| 2006 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2004 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 2000 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1991 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 1990 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1979 | 2 | M4.4 |