Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Merida State · Parroquia Lasso de La Vega
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M3.5 Earthquake near Parroquia Lasso de La Vega, Merida State (Venezuela)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Parroquia Lasso de La Vega, Merida State (Venezuela) on August 27, 2026 at 15:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
babdc2604a0ac2095303efa35563152f3303fa5d
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 15:36:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
8.66670,
-71.21400
Temperature
12.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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
Felt reports
24felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Aug 30, 2026, 6:42 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 27, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Venezuela
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 43 Catalogue entries
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