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M6.2 Depth: 7.8 km

M6.2 Earthquake near ZULIA, VENEZUELA (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 22:21:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.2 earthquake was recorded near ZULIA, VENEZUELA (Venezuela) on September 24, 2025 at 22:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Venezuela: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M7.5.

Details

Magnitude
M6.2
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 22:21:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Venezuela
City
Lara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.92220, -70.71740
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — shallower than the regional average (22.2 km)
Regional average: 22.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Mene Grande24.4 kmW60'580
Valera68.4 kmS244'708
Maracaibo126.4 kmNW1'752'602

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours14
First 24 hours22
First 72 hours22
Strongest subsequent eventM6.4
M6.42025-09-24 22:21:56 UTC31.0 kmVenezuela M6.22025-09-24 22:21:56 UTC11.1 kmVenezuela M6.12025-09-24 22:21:57 UTC25.9 kmMata Hambeach M5.92025-09-24 22:21:57 UTC14.0 kmParroquia Pueblo Nuevo M5.12025-09-25 02:42:38 UTC18.5 kmVenezuela M4.92025-09-25 02:42:38 UTC11.9 kmZULIA, VENEZUELA M5.12025-09-25 02:42:38 UTC21.7 kmVenezuela M6.32025-09-25 03:51:38 UTC13.6 kmVenezuela M6.32025-09-25 03:51:39 UTC15.2 kmVenezuela M6.22025-09-25 03:51:39 UTC1.8 km27 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela M6.32025-09-25 03:51:39 UTC28.0 kmVenezuela M6.42025-09-25 03:51:40 UTC15.2 kmParroquia Montaña Verde

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥41
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-09-24

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.02025-09-24 22:21:54 UTC18.6 km24 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela

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