Earthquake in Venezuela today, Thursday, July 30: epicenter and magnitude according to FUNVISIS

• WHAT IS A SEISMIC SWARM?

• A seismic swarm is a group of earthquakes that occur in the same area over a short period of time. Unlike a single strong earthquake, seismic swarms usually consist of numerous minor tremors. Often, there is no main earthquake triggering the swarm, but the seismic events occur more or less continuously and are related to tectonic processes.

• HOW TO ACT DURING AN EARTHQUAKE?

• • Go to the already established safety zones.

• • Stay away from glass or objects that could fall.

• • If possible, avoid panic and try to stay calm.

• • Do not run in vehicle passage areas.

• • If you are driving, stop your vehicle.

• • If you are in a building, do not use the elevator, always use the stairs.

• • Be attentive to minors, disabled people, and the elderly.

• Earthquake 10 km southeast of La Guaira

• Date: 30-07-2026 02:14
• Depth: 14.1 km
• Magnitude: 1.9

• Earthquake 7 km southwest of Naiguata

• Date: 30-07-2026 01:56
• Depth: 5.0 km
• Magnitude: 2.3

• Earthquake 36 km southeast of Bachaquero

• Date: 30-07-2026 01:03
• Depth: 5.0 km
• Magnitude: 1.8

• Earthquake 9 km southwest of Naiguata

• Date: 30-07-2026 00:10
• Depth: 5.0 km
• Magnitude: 1.8

• Earthquake 31 km southwest of San Antonio del Tachira

• Date: 29-07-2026 23:22
• Depth: 19.3 km
• Magnitude: 3.4

• Earthquake 15 km southwest of Barcelona

• Date: 29-07-2026 23:10
• Depth: 1.8 km
• Magnitude: 1.9

• Earthquake 40 km north of Maracay

• Date: 29-07-2026 22:29
• Depth: 5.0 km
• Magnitude: 2.0

• Earthquake 27 km north of Guiria

• Date: 29-07-2026 21:11
• Depth: 18.7 km
• Magnitude: 2.4

• HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE A TREMOR FROM AN EARTHQUAKE?

• The terms “tremor” and “earthquake” are often used interchangeably, but generally, the difference lies in their magnitude, perceived intensity, and reach.

• • Tremor: Refers to seismic movements of lesser intensity. Usually, it is used to describe low magnitude earth tremors that do not cause significant damage to structures or people. They are perceptible, but their impact is mild.

• • Earthquake: Refers to a seismic event of greater magnitude. Earthquakes are significant seismic tremors that can cause severe damage to buildings, infrastructure, and, in the most severe cases, cause personal injuries and even loss of life. They have considerable magnitude and are often accompanied by aftershocks.

• WHAT IS AN EARTHQUAKE?

• An earthquake is a sudden breaking of rocks inside the Earth. This sudden release of energy propagates in the form of waves that cause ground movement.

• WHAT IS THE PACIFIC RING OF FIRE?

• The Pacific Ring of Fire is a geologically active region surrounding the Pacific Ocean and the continents that border its waters. It is characterized by a high frequency of earthquakes and volcanic activity. It extends approximately 40,000 kilometers, including subduction zones where tectonic plates collide (such as the Nazca plate), generating frequent volcanoes and earthquakes.

• Earthquake 8 km south of Naiguata

• Date: 29-07-2026 19:43
• Depth: 4.5 km
• Magnitude: 2.1

• WHY SHOULD YOU NEVER USE AN ELEVATOR DURING AN EARTHQUAKE?

• Experts recommend never using the elevator during an earthquake, as it could detach from its structure and fall from a great height with people inside.

• WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI?

• If you receive official tsunami alert or warning 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.

• Earthquake 19 km northwest of Los Teques

• Date: 29-07-2026 18:28
• Depth: 6.6 km
• Magnitude: 2.5

• Earthquake 29 km southwest of Araya

• Date: 29-07-2026 17:37
• Depth: 7.9 km
• Magnitude: 2.5

• Earthquake 9 km southeast of La Victoria

• Date: 29-07-2026 17:26
• Depth: 7.9 km
• Magnitude: 1.5

• Earthquake 4 km east of La Victoria

• Date: 29-07-2026 16:05
• Depth: 6.4 km
• Magnitude: 2.1

• Earthquake 110 km south of Valledupar

• Date: 29-07-2026 15:57
• Depth: 114.5 km
• Magnitude: 2.5

• Earthquake 8 km west of Naiguata

• Date: 29-07-2026 12:58
• Depth: 6.6 km
• Magnitude: 2.1

• Earthquake 9 km northeast of La Victoria

• Date: 29-07-2026 12:46
• Depth: 11.5 km
• Magnitude: 1.9

• WHAT SHOULD MY EMERGENCY BACKPACK CONTAIN?

• • Essential hygiene items

• • First aid kit (bandages, gauze, alcohol, pills, hydrogen peroxide, etc)

• • Warm clothing

• • Non-perishable food (tuna cans, cereal bars, chocolates, nuts, etc) and money

• • Communication items

• • Specific items for babies and infants, feminine use, the elderly, and other basic needs.

• CHECK WHAT AN EMERGENCY BACKPACK FOR THE HOME SHOULD CONTAIN.

• 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 warning 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 the Venezuelan seismological service, from where all seismic activity in that country is recorded and monitored.

WHAT SHOULD MY EMERGENCY BACKPACK CONTAIN?

• Essential hygiene items

• First aid kit (bandages, gauze, alcohol, pills, hydrogen peroxide, etc)

• Warm clothing

• Non-perishable food (tuna cans, cereal bars, chocolates, nuts, etc) and money

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• Communication items

• Specific items for babies and infants, feminine use, the elderly, and other basic needs.

Earthquake 8 km east of La Victoria

• 29/07/2026 12:36 
• Mag (Mw): 2.6
• Depth: 9.7 km
• Epicenter: 10.233 N -67.261 W 

• Earthquake 34 km north of Maracay
• 29/07/2026 10:29 
• Mag (Mw): 2.5
• Depth: 5.0 km
• Epicenter: 10.553 N -67.636 W 

In the event of a large magnitude earthquake, remember to avoid calling landlines or cell phones, as this causes saturation of mobile lines; opt to send text messages.

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• 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 larger plate sinks beneath a lighter one towards 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 warning 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 THE 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 humans 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 the Venezuelan seismological service, from where all seismic activity in that country is recorded and monitored.

In this note, you can review the latest earthquakes in Venezuela with information from the official reports of the Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis).

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