Earthquake Information

August 21, 2018 (21:31:42 UTC)

Quake Location

Magnitude 7.3 Venezuela

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake occurred 38.4 km (23.9 mi) ENE of Carúpano, Venezuela at a depth of 123.2 km (76.6 miles). The earthquake, which occurred at 5:31pm local time was felt across the Caribbean.  Minor damage reports are widespread.  No injuries or deaths were immediately reported.

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