Earthquake in Venezuela on Wednesday, April 5th: latest earthquakes and report from Funvisis

Welcome to Depor! This Wednesday, April 5th, find out the latest earthquakes that have been registered thanks to the Venezuelan Foundation of Seismological Research (Funvisis), so you know their magnitude and where the epicenters were located.

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

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

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

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