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Magnitude 2.9 earthquake registered west of Pariaguán, according to Funvisis
The Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) reported that on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 25, 2026, an earthquake of magnitude 2.9 was registered in the eastern zone of Venezuela. According to the official report of the organization, the event took place exactly at 14:15 local time, with an epicenter located at [...]
TL;DR
- A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred on March 25, 2026, at 14:15 local time in eastern Venezuela.
- The epicenter was located 68 km west of Pariaguán, Anzoátegui state, at a depth of 14.3 km.
- This event followed a magnitude 3.7 earthquake on March 24 near Valencia, Carabobo state, which caused collective alarm.
- Venezuela experiences recurrent seismic activity due to the interaction of the Caribbean and South American tectonic plates.
- Funvisis and Protección Civil advise the public to remain calm and follow safety recommendations during seismic events.