M3.6 Depth: 38.4 km

M3.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE SUCRE, VENEZUELA (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2025-09-10 12:44:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE SUCRE, VENEZUELA (Venezuela) on September 10, 2025 at 12:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

38.4 km

UTC time

2025-09-10 12:44:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Venezuela

Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.79400, -62.00500

Temperature

27.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

38.4 km

38.4 km — deeper than the regional average (24.5 km)

Regional average: 24.5 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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