This is a list of significant earthquakes that either had their epicentres in Venezuela or had a significant impact in the country. Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick masonry and adobe block construction. [1]
| Date | Location | MMI | Deaths | Injuries | Note | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-24 | Trujillo | 5.2 | VI | 2 | Minor damage | [2] | |
| 2018-08-21 | Sucre | 7.3 | VII | 5 | 122 | [3] | |
| 2010-01-15 | Carúpano | 5.6 | VII | 11 | Minor damage | [4] | |
| 2009-11-27 | Lara | 5.4 | VII | Minor damage | [5] | ||
| 2009-09-12 | Carabobo | 6.3 | V | 18 | Minor damage | [6] | |
| 1997-07-09 | 6.9 | VIII | 81 | 683 | [7] | ||
| 1974-06-12 | 6.1 | VIII | 5 | 1 | Some damage | [8] [9] | |
| 1967-07-30 | 6.6 | VIII | 300 | 1,536 | Severe damage | [10] | |
| 1929-01-17 | 6.9 | IX | 200+ | Severe damage / Tsunami | [11] | ||
| 1900-10-29 | Miranda | 7.6 | 101 | 50+ | Severe damage / Tsunami | [12] | |
| 1894-04-28 | Mérida | 7.0 | VIII | 350 | [13] | ||
| 1875-05-18 | Cúcuta | 7.5 | IX | 10,000 | Extreme damage | ||
| 1853-07-15 | Sucre | 7.5 | Tsunami 15 m (49 ft) | ||||
| 1812-26-03 | Caracas, Vargas | 7.7 | X | 15,000–20,000 | Extreme damage | ||
| 1766-10-21 | 6.5–7.5 | IX–X | [14] | ||||
| 1641-06-11 | Caracas | 6.5 | 200 | Severe damage | |||
| Note: = moment magnitude scale, = surface wave magnitude. Only damaging, injurious, or deadly events should be recorded. | |||||||
Betancourt Ruiz, Armando. (1972). Terremotos y Temblores. Monte Ávila Caracas – Venezuela.