Earthquake in Venezuela on March 9th via Funvisis: check out the latest tremor.

Good morning and welcome to Depor! This Wednesday, March 8th, find out which are the latest earthquakes that have been recorded thanks to the Venezuelan Foundation of Seismological Research (Funvisis), so you know the magnitude and epicenters.

EARTHQUAKE TODAY IN VENEZUELA | What has been the most catastrophic earthquake?

The most catastrophic and largest earthquake in Venezuela was on October 21, 1766, with a magnitude of 7.9. This quake shook Maracaibo, Caracas, Cumaná, Sucre, and Nueva Esparta in Venezuela. It is still considered the largest in the history of national seismic activity, according to Funvisis.

EARTHQUAKE TODAY IN VENEZUELA | Why do earthquakes occur in Venezuela?

Earthquakes in Venezuela are a result of the contact between the Caribbean and South American tectonic plates. The movement of the Caribbean plate towards the east with respect to the South American plate produces significant seismic activity.

EARTHQUAKE TODAY IN VENEZUELA | Funvisis report

This was the last report from Funvisis in Venezuela.

EARTHQUAKE TODAY IN VENEZUELA | What has been the most catastrophic earthquake?

The most catastrophic and largest earthquake in Venezuela was on October 21, 1766, with a magnitude of 7.9. This quake shook Maracaibo, Caracas, Cumaná, Sucre, and Nueva Esparta in Venezuela. It is still considered the largest in the history of national seismic activity, according to Funvisis.