Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 38.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Zulia · San Pedro
Country overviewVenezuela · Zulia
M4.4 Earthquake near San Pedro, Zulia (Venezuela)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro, Zulia (Venezuela) on February 8, 2026 at 17:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
30a860f78360b742a78c1f6f36da11e2bdcd3d25
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 17:20:53 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
gfz
Coordinates
9.74000,
-70.88000
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38 km
38 km — deeper 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Venezuela
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 43 Catalogue entries
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