Falcón
Falcón: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Falcón (Venezuela) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event27 km²12 h agonear Judibana, Venezuela
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Falcón
- 12 h agoWildfire near Judibana, Venezuela – active27 km² · near Judibana, Venezuela
- 12 h agoWildfire near Punta Cardon, Venezuela – active30 km² · near Punta Cardon, Venezuela
- 2 days agoWildfire near Tocuyo de La Costa, Venezuela – active4.3 km² · 44 km W of Tocuyo de La Costa, Venezuela
- 3 days agoWildfire near Tocuyo de La Costa, Venezuela3.3 km² · 16 km W of Tocuyo de La Costa, Venezuela
- 4.5343 days agoM4.5 earthquake near Coro, Venezuela69 km N of Coro, Venezuela
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Falcón
Falcón has recorded 50 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.0 in 1989.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 30 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
50 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.0.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 69 km N of Coro, Venezuela | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 7 km WNW of Chichiriviche, Venezuela | 20.3 km | |
| 5.8 | 46 km SE of Dabajuro, Venezuela | 10.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 37 km E of Dabajuro, Venezuela | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 28 km SSW of Punta Cardon, Venezuela | 33.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 65 km N of Coro, Venezuela | 15.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 11 km E of Tocuyo de La Costa, Venezuela | 16.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 102 km W of Santa Cruz de los Taques, Venezuela | 69.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 63 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 74 km S of Coro, Venezuela | 38.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela | 19.4 km | |
| 4.8 | 29 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Venezuela | 14.1 km | |
| 4.6 | 66 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | 3.7 km | |
| 4.6 | 103 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela | 33.4 km | |
| 4.6 | 28 km WSW of Punta Cardon, Venezuela | 29.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 52 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2023 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2018 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2017 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 2014 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2011 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2010 | 3 | M4.1 |
| 2009 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2007 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2006 | 2 | M5.1 |
| 2005 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2004 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2001 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 2000 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1999 | 2 | M5.8 |
| 1997 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 1993 | 2 | M3.3 |
| 1992 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1989 | 2 | M6.0 |
| 1987 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 1986 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1976 | 1 | M4.9 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 30 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 km² | near Judibana, Venezuela | Active | |
| 30 km² | near Punta Cardon, Venezuela | Active | |
| 4.3 km² | 44 km W of Tocuyo de La Costa, Venezuela | Active | |
| 3.3 km² | 16 km W of Tocuyo de La Costa, Venezuela | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 km² | near Punta Cardon, Venezuela | Active | |
| 27 km² | near Judibana, Venezuela | Active |