Earthquakes in Venezuela: latest tremors, epicenter and magnitude
- CHECK WHAT AN EMERGENCY HOME BACKPACK SHOULD CONTAIN.
Funvisis always recommends having an emergency backpack.
- WHAT IS SEISMIC SILENCE?
- Seismic silence is a prolonged period without significant seismic activity or intensity in a region, which may indicate the accumulation of tectonic stresses and an increased risk of a future earthquake.
- Earthquake 20 km northeast of Aroa
- Date: 16-08-2026 16:26
- Depth: 7.5 km
- Magnitude: 2.1
- Earthquake 20 km northeast of Aroa
- Date: 16-08-2026 16:08
- Depth: 2.5 km
- Magnitude: 2.4
- Earthquake 21 km east of San Felipe
- Date: 16-08-2026 12:03
- Depth: 2.3 km
- Magnitude: 2.0
- WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI?
- If you receive official tsunami alert or alarm information or see the sea receding, evacuate to higher areas. Move to a flood-free zone and head to the nearest meeting point. If you cannot reach a high area, go to an upper floor or the roof of a solid building.
- WHAT IS FUNVISIS?
- The Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) is the organization responsible for conducting and promoting seismological research and studies, as well as operating and maintaining the stations of Venezuela’s seismological service, from where all seismic activity in the country is recorded and monitored.
In the event of a major earthquake, remember to avoid calling landlines or cell phones, as this causes saturation of mobile lines; opt to send text messages.
- WHAT ARE THE AREAS OF HIGHEST SEISMIC ACTIVITY?
These are Boconó, San Sebastián, and El Pilar.
- IS VENEZUELA A SEISMIC COUNTRY?
Yes, it has an important and complex geodynamic context due to the interaction between the Caribbean and South American plates, which causes seismic activity in the national territory.
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- Earthquake 26 km north of Moron
- Date: 16-08-2026
- Time: 07:05
- Depth: 16.0 km
- Magnitude: 2.2
- UPDATED EARTHQUAKE REPORTS
How is a tremor different from an earthquake?
Both are movements of the Earth, but we usually call “earthquake” those of greater magnitude and destructive impact, while “tremor” is used for milder quakes.
Why are several magnitudes reported for the same earthquake?
Because the first information comes from nearby stations and is adjusted as more data arrives from different sensors. Science continues calculating after the first alert.
How do we know an earthquake is going to happen?
Earthquakes cannot be predicted, but seismographs and accelerographs detect ground movements in real time to alert us as quickly as possible.
What to do if I am on the street when an earthquake starts?
Find an open place away from poles, trees, or buildings. Beware of electrical wires. If you are driving, stop carefully in a safe place.
How to know if an earthquake is strong?
There are two ways:
– Magnitude, measured on the Richter scale, indicates the energy released.
– Intensity, measured on the Mercalli scale, measures the impact on people and structures.
What should my emergency backpack have?
It should contain the essentials to survive the first hours after an earthquake:
– Hygiene items
– First aid kit with bandages, alcohol, gauze, pills, among others
– Warm clothing
– Non-perishable food such as tuna, energy bars, chocolates, and nuts, as well as cash
– Radio or flashlight with batteries
– Specific items according to needs, such as products for babies, elderly adults, or pets
What to do after an earthquake?
Check for injured people, turn off gas and electricity leaks, avoid using the elevator, and stay away from damaged structures. If you are in a coastal area, check for tsunami alerts.
Why does the Earth shake?
Because tectonic plates move and accumulate energy. When this energy is suddenly released, an earthquake occurs.
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How to prepare before an earthquake?
Conduct drills, have your emergency backpack ready, and plan an evacuation route with your family. Prevention saves lives.
- IS VENEZUELA A SEISMIC COUNTRY?
Yes, it has an important and complex geodynamic context due to the interaction between the Caribbean and South American plates, which causes seismic activity in the national territory.
- IS THERE A WAY TO PREDICT AN EARTHQUAKE?
Despite the efforts of the scientific community, so far there is no way to predict earthquakes, so it is extremely important to prepare and know what to do when the time comes.
- Earthquake 11 km west of Curarigua
- 15/08/2026 13:59
- Mag (Mw): 2.5
- Depth: 1.2 km
- Epicenter: 9.979 N -70.038 W
- Earthquake 31 km southeast of Caicara de Maturín
- 15/08/2026 13:53
- Mag (Mw): 3.1
- Depth: 97.4 km
- Epicenter: 9.573 N -63.488 W
- WHAT IS AN EARTHQUAKE?
An earthquake is a violent shaking of the ground caused by the sudden rupture and movement of large sections of the Earth’s outermost rocky crust (tectonic plates). The edges of these plates are marked by faults (or fractures).
- Earthquake 13 km west of Irapa
- 15/08/2026 12:08
- Mag (Mw): 3.5
- Depth: 22.6 km
- Epicenter: 10.595 N -62.696 W
- WHAT SHOULD MY EMERGENCY BACKPACK CONTAIN?
- • Essential hygiene items
- • First aid kit (bandages, gauze, alcohol, pills, hydrogen peroxide, etc)
- • Warm clothing
- • Non-perishable food (cans of tuna, cereal bars, chocolates, nuts, etc) and money
- • Communication items
- • Specific items for babies and infants, feminine use, elderly adults, and other basic needs.
In the event of a major earthquake, remember to avoid calling landlines or cell phones, as this causes saturation of mobile lines; opt to send text messages.
- Earthquake 38 km northwest of Los Teques
- 15/08/2026 06:37
- Mag (Mw): 2.5
- Depth: 5.0 km
- Epicenter: 10.590 N -67.288 W
- Earthquake 21 km northeast of Isla los Roques
- 15/08/2026 01:35
- Mag (Mw): 3.2
- Depth: 5.0 km
- Epicenter: 11.998 N -66.654 W
WHAT ARE THE TECTONIC PLATES IN VENEZUELA?
The Caribbean plate is the geological zone that covers Central America and the Caribbean Sea, while the South American plate supports almost the entire South American area and part of the Atlantic Ocean floor.
Both plates mainly interact in northern South America through lateral slips and subduction zones (convergent boundary where a heavier plate sinks beneath a lighter one into the Earth’s mantle).
WHAT IS SEISMIC SILENCE?
Seismic silence is a prolonged period without significant seismic activity or intensity in a region, which may indicate the accumulation of tectonic stresses and an increased risk of a future earthquake.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI?
If you receive official tsunami alert or alarm information or see the sea receding, evacuate to higher areas. Move to a flood-free zone and head to the nearest meeting point. If you cannot reach a high area, go to an upper floor or the roof of a solid building.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY OF AN EARTHQUAKE?
They are scales to measure the size or impact of a tremor. The magnitude scale is obtained numerically from records obtained by seismographs and is related to the size and energy released during a tremor. The intensity scale is assigned based on the damage or effects caused to people and their constructions.
WHAT IS FUNVISIS?
The Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) is the organization responsible for conducting and promoting seismological research and studies, as well as operating and maintaining the stations of Venezuela’s seismological service, from where all seismic activity in the country is recorded and monitored.
In this note you can check the latest earthquakes in Venezuela with information from the official reports of the Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis).
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