Country profile
Northern Venezuela has active fault systems.
Last 30 days
9
M1.0+ events
Last 24h
1
Max magnitude
M4.9
M4+
7
Seismic risk
Moderate
Major cities
1
Yes — occasionally
Venezuela has moderate but real earthquake activity. Northern Venezuela has active fault systems. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 9 earthquakes near Venezuela, the strongest a M4.9.
Seismic zones: Bocono Fault, San Sebastian Fault. Historical events →
Moderate
seismic risk
9
last 30 days
FAQ
Venezuela has moderate but real earthquake activity. Northern Venezuela has active fault systems. On QuakeGlobe it is rated moderate seismic risk. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 9 earthquakes near Venezuela, the strongest a M4.9.
Venezuela's seismicity is driven by its position along Bocono Fault, San Sebastian Fault. Northern Venezuela has active fault systems.
Venezuela is rated moderate seismic risk on QuakeGlobe, reflecting its tectonic setting (Bocono Fault, San Sebastian Fault). In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 9 earthquakes near Venezuela, the strongest a M4.9.