Two New Earthquakes Recorded in Venezuela by Funvisis

According to the Fundación Venezolana de Investigaciones Sismológicas (Funvisis), two distinct earthquakes struck Venezuela during the early morning hours, registering in the states of Zulia and Sucre without causing initial injuries or structural damage.

Early Morning Zulia Earthquake Details

The first tremor hit the state of Zulia at 12:58 a.m., registering a magnitude of 3.2. Funvisis data shows the movement originated at a depth of 27 kilometers. Officials pinpointed the epicenter between Villa del Rosario and Cabimas.

Sucre Seismic Activity and Depth

A second, slightly stronger earthquake occurred in Sucre at 1:45 a.m. This event registered a magnitude of 3.5 with a depth of 86.6 kilometers. According to monitoring networks, the epicenter was located near Güiria and Macuro.

Context and Prior Seismic Impact in Venezuela

This seismic activity follows a devastating double seismic event that impacted the country 58 days prior. Data from the regime of Venezuela recorded a total of 6,438 fatalities resulting from those preceding major earthquakes.

Beyond the death toll, injuries, and missing persons, those prior powerful movements left thousands of families displaced. The regions suffering the heaviest impacts included La Guaira, Caracas, Miranda, Aragua, Falcón, and Carabobo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did the earthquakes in Zulia and Sucre cause any damage?

No. According to Protección Civil, neither the Zulia nor the Sucre tremor resulted in reported injuries or material damage.

What were the magnitudes of the tremors?

According to Funvisis, the Zulia earthquake registered a magnitude of 3.2 at a 27-kilometer depth, while the Sucre event registered a magnitude of 3.5 at a depth of 86.6 kilometers.

Where were the epicenters located?

Funvisis reported that the Zulia epicenter lay between Villa del Rosario and Cabimas, while the Sucre epicenter sat near Güiria and Macuro.