Earthquakes in Venezuela — December 2024
3 earthquakes were recorded in Venezuela during December 2024, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 60 km.
The month's largest event in Venezuela was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Arisméndi, Venezuela on 11 December 2024 at 18:26 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
33% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 67% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.7 near Arisméndi, Venezuela on 11 December at 74 km; M4.7 near Güiria, Venezuela on 06 December at 97 km; M4.6 near Manuel Monge, Venezuela on 24 December at 10 km.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Venezuela in our entire catalogue.
Every earthquake in Venezuela, December 2024
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Manuel Monge, Venezuela | 10.0 | Venezuela | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Arisméndi, Venezuela | 74.5 | Venezuela | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Güiria, Venezuela | 96.9 | Venezuela | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Venezuela in December 2024?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Venezuela during December 2024, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Venezuela in December 2024?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Arisméndi, Venezuela on 11 December 2024.
Other months in Venezuela
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.