Venezuela experiences high seismic activity with 1,915 recorded earthquakes

The Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) has reported significant seismic activity across Venezuela between August and early September 2026. Since the start of a larger seismic sequence on June 24, 2026, the organization has recorded a total of 1,915 earthquakes through September 3.

Activity is heavily concentrated in the central and coastal regions. The states of Carabobo and Yaracuy have experienced the highest density of tremors, including a major magnitude 7.2 event near San Felipe. La Guaira and the Capital District have also seen high frequency following a magnitude 7.3 earthquake west of La Guaira. Other areas experiencing moderate activity include Aragua and Miranda, while Lara, Falcón, and Sucre report lower densities of smaller movements.

On the morning of September 3, 2026, Funvisis recorded a magnitude 2.6 earthquake near La Guaira and Caracas, followed by a magnitude 3.3 earthquake in Sucre state near El Pilar. No material damage or casualties have been reported from the most recent tremors.