A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded near 10 km NW of Mérida, Venezuela on Aug 27, 2026, 3:36:05 PM (2026-08-27T15:36:05.076Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 8.6667, -71.2140.
Minor — may be felt nearby, no damage expected. This was a magnitude 3.5 earthquake — classed as minor. Magnitude 2.5–3.9 earthquakes are often felt close to the epicentre as a brief jolt or rumble, but very rarely cause damage.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 514 km WSW of Caracas, Venezuela.
The epicentre was located at 8.6667 latitude and -71.2140 longitude near 10 km NW of Mérida, Venezuela. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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