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M3.6 Depth: 99.7 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Parroquia Unión, Sucre (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 22:56:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Parroquia Unión, Sucre (Venezuela) on January 31, 2026 at 22:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 99.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 99.7 km
Intermediate
99.7 km
99.7 km — deeper than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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