M5.3
Depth:
14.0 km
M5.3 Earthquake near Venezuela (Venezuela)
About this earthquake
On September 25, 2025 at 06:55 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near Venezuela (Venezuela). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Venezuela: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M7.5.
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Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (22.2 km)
Regional average: 22.2 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
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Mene Grande15.7 kmNW60'580
Valera55.7 kmSE244'708
Maracaibo130.6 kmNW1'752'602
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Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours2
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM5.8
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#16
Earlier events M≥419
Earlier events M≥517
Compared since2025-09-24
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
Strongest earlier events
Historic earthquake map · Venezuela
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Country statistics · Venezuela
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
607
Country (24h)
Venezuela
10
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