Back to map
M3.7 Depth: 41.1 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Venezuela (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 06:29:44 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
41.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 06:29:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Venezuela
City
Venezuela
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.88900, -62.12900
Temperature
28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.1 km
Shallow
41.1 km
41.1 km — deeper than the regional average (26.9 km)
Regional average: 26.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • St. Catherine
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 840 m ·Grenada
  • Kick 'em Jenny
    Distance: 166 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -185 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Grenada
  • Soufriere St. Vincent
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'220 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Qualibou
    Distance: 347 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 777 m ·Last eruption: 1766 ·Saint Lucia
  • Pelee
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'372 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·France
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 493 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica

Historic earthquake map · Venezuela

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Venezuela

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share