M3.8 earthquake — 8 km NNE of Catia La Mar, Venezuela
An magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred 8 km NNE of Catia La Mar, Venezuela on Aug 18, 2026 at 07:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 17 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M3.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 17.4 km |
| Coordinates | 10.679, -67.007 |
| Time | Aug 18, 07:07 UTC |
| Location | 8 km NNE of Catia La Mar, Venezuela |
| USGS event ID | us6000tlva |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.