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M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near GULF OF PARIA, VENEZUELA (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 16:46:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 17, 2025 at 16:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near GULF OF PARIA, VENEZUELA (Venezuela). 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 16:46:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Venezuela
City
Dependencias Federales
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.62800, -61.89300
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (21.8 km)
Regional average: 21.8 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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