M3.6 Depth: 37.7 km

M3.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE SUCRE, VENEZUELA

UTC time: 2025-12-07 07:19:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 07:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE SUCRE, VENEZUELA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
37.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 07:19:40 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.16900, -61.88000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.7 km
Shallow
37.7 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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