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Recent earthquakes in Venezuela
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The last 30 days
- Latest recorded earthquake
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- Earthquakes in the catalogue
- 0USGS
- Magnitude 4.5 or larger
- 0M ≥ 4.5
Data from USGS, updated automatically. This is not a warning; official alerts come from national authorities. Times are shown in Venezuela time (UTC−4).
Where earthquakes happen in Venezuela
North-central coast and Caracas
The San Sebastián fault runs offshore along the central coast, part of the boundary between the Caribbean and South American plates. The 1967 Caracas earthquake (M6.6) brought down several apartment buildings, and on 24 June 2026 the USGS recorded two shallow earthquakes 33 seconds apart: M7.2 near San Felipe and M7.5 near Catia La Mar.
The east: the El Pilar fault
In Sucre and Anzoátegui the El Pilar fault produced the 1929 Cumaná earthquake and the 1997 Cariaco earthquake (M7.0). The 2018 earthquake off Sucre (M7.3) was far deeper, at 147 km.
The Andes and the west: the Boconó fault
The Boconó fault runs through the Andes from Táchira to Lara. In September 2025 two earthquakes of M6.2 and M6.3 struck near Mene Grande in Zulia within a few hours.
Major earthquakes
The largest earthquakes recorded in Venezuela or off its coast since 1900, according to the USGS:
- 7.5Mww
- 7.3Mww
- 7.2Mww
- 7.0Mwc
- 6.7Mw
- 6.6Mw
Travelling in Venezuela
Caracas, the central coast and the Andean towns around Mérida lie on active faults. During shaking keep away from facades and balconies; leave only when the shaking stops.
The official report comes from FUNVISIS; Protección Civil coordinates emergencies. Venezuela uses UTC−4 all year.
Frequently asked questions
When was the last earthquake in Venezuela?
The first panel shows the latest earthquake in the catalogue in Venezuela time.
What happened on 24 June 2026?
The USGS recorded an M7.2 earthquake near San Felipe followed 33 seconds later by an M7.5 earthquake near Catia La Mar, both about 10 km deep. USGS PAGER rated both red.
Why do FUNVISIS and the USGS report different magnitudes?
They use different networks and methods, and early figures are revised.
Latest known event
Latest known event · America/Caracas
Sources and coverage
Source: USGS · GeoNames · CC BY 4.0 · Natural Earth
The location is the reported epicentre. Offshore context is separate from a position inside a country. Small-event coverage varies by region.
Historical context
The historical catalogue includes USGS M6+ from 1900, M4.5+ from 1970 and delivered events since the project began. It is not a complete record of all small earthquakes.
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