List of earthquakes in Venezuela
Introduction 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.
Earthquakes  Date Location  MMI Deaths Injuries Note Ref2018-11-24Trujillo5.2 VI2Minor damage2018-08-21Sucre7.3 VII51222010-01-15Carúpano5.6 VII11Minor damage2009-11-27Lara5.4 VIIMinor damage2009-09-12Carabobo6.3 V18Minor damage1997-07-09Sucre 6.9 VIII816831974-06-12Lara 6.1 VIII51Some damage1967-07-30Caracas 6.6 VIII3001,536Severe damage1929-01-17Cumaná 6.9 IX200+Severe damage / Tsunami1900-10-29Miranda7.6 10150+Severe damage / Tsunami1894-04-28Mérida7.0 VIII3501875-05-18Cúcuta7.5 IX10,000Extreme damage1853-07-15Sucre7.5Tsunami 15 m (49 ft)1812-26-03Caracas, Vargas7.7 X15,000–20,000 Extreme damage1766-10-21Sucre 6.5–7.5 IX–X1641-06-11Caracas6.5200Severe damageNote:  = moment magnitude scale,  = surface wave magnitude. Only damaging, injurious, or deadly events should be recorded.
See also *Geology of Venezuela*Lists of earthquakes
References Betancourt Ruiz, Armando. (1972). Terremotos y Temblores. Monte Ávila Caracas – Venezuela.