Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 41.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Venezuela
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M3.7 Earthquake near Venezuela (Venezuela)
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About this earthquake
On August 29, 2026 at 06:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Venezuela (Venezuela). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
6ccfbca0eed9e8ab1d2c1865af11cc6668c17bfb
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
41.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 06:29:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Venezuela
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.88900,
-62.12900
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41.1 km
41.1 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 43 Catalogue entries
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