Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sucre
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M3.7 Earthquake near SUCRE, VENEZUELA (Venezuela)
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About this earthquake
On January 1, 2026 at 16:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near SUCRE, VENEZUELA (Venezuela). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (26.3 km)
Regional average: 26.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 43 Catalogue entries
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