Event over — impacts may continue 🌍 Earthquake 📍 Struck on Aug 16, 2026

Earthquake in Venezuela

Name: Earthquake in Venezuela
Start: 2026-08-16T02:15:07Z
Location: Earthquake in Venezuela

Earthquake in Venezuela · Venezuela · Latin America + Caribbean region

lat/lon 9.927200, -70.691600 detected 2026-08-16T02:15:07Z updated 2026-09-25T03:45:06Z

Earthquake alert level Orange in Venezuela. Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:14km Source: GDACS (Global Disaster Awareness and Coordination System).

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Key facts

Assessment by GDACS (UN / European Commission). Full GDACS report ↗

1 other event within 300 km in the 30 days around this event.

During shaking: drop, cover and hold on. Expect aftershocks for days.
Stay out of damaged buildings. If you are on the coast and a tsunami warning is issued, move to high ground at once.
Check the national seismic service before travelling into the affected area.

Emergency numbers — Venezuela

All emergencies 911

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