Live seismic activity in Venezuela — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Venezuela sits on the Caribbean–South American plate boundary, with significant seismic hazard in the north.
Venezuela sits on the Caribbean–South American plate boundary, with significant seismic hazard in the north. The 1812 Caracas earthquake (M7.5) destroyed the city and killed 10,000 people. Major faults include Boconó Fault, El Pilar Fault, San Sebastián Fault. Notable quakes include 1812 Caracas (M7.5), 1967 Caracas (M6.7). The seismic risk is moderate to high. Tectonically, Venezuela lies on strike-slip and convergent – caribbean plate relative motion. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Venezuela.
The region is defined by Boconó Fault, El Pilar Fault, San Sebastián Fault, and the risk level is classified as Moderate to High. With a population of 28 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Venezuela lies on Strike-slip and convergent – Caribbean Plate relative motion. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In some regions, strike‑slip faults produce frequent moderate earthquakes.
The strongest recorded earthquake in Venezuela was the 1812 Caracas earthquake (M7.5). 1812 Caracas (M7.5)
Venezuela experiences low to moderate seismic activity, with occasional felt earthquakes, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Venezuela was the 1812 Caracas earthquake (M7.5). 1812 Caracas (M7.5)
Yes. Venezuela is crossed by Boconó Fault, El Pilar Fault, San Sebastián Fault, making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as Moderate to High.
Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks. Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, first aid, and a flashlight.
Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive, and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.