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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE SUCRE, VENEZUELA

UTC time: 2026-08-07 21:47:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE SUCRE, VENEZUELA on August 7, 2026 at 21:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 21:47:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.80800, -61.81100
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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