Zulia
Zulia: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Zulia (Venezuela) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event9.4 km²11 h ago84 km WNW of Maracaibo, Venezuela
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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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 Zulia
- 11 h agoWildfire near Maracaibo, Venezuela – active9.4 km² · 84 km WNW of Maracaibo, Venezuela
- 11 h agoWildfire near Maracaibo, Venezuela – active5.8 km² · 17 km S of Maracaibo, Venezuela
- 47 h agoWildfire near La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela – active11 km² · 15 km SW of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela
- 47 h agoWildfire near Maracaibo, Venezuela – active5.0 km² · 65 km NW of Maracaibo, Venezuela
- 47 h agoWildfire near San Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela – active4.3 km² · 12 km WNW of San Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela
- 48 h agoWildfire near Machiques, Venezuela – active7.6 km² · 16 km N of Machiques, Venezuela
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Zulia
Zulia has recorded 69 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M6.3 in 2025.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 34 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
69 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M6.3.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 30 km NW of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 38 km E of Mene Grande, Venezuela | 31.5 km | |
| 4.6 | 59 km WSW of Maracaibo, Venezuela | 25.5 km | |
| 4.6 | 16 km NE of Mene Grande, Venezuela | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 | 26 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela | 14.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 6 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela | 9.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 19 km E of Mene Grande, Venezuela | 12.2 km | |
| 5.3 | 8 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | 44.2 km | |
| 5.2 | 34 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela | 14.6 km | |
| 5.2 | 34 km SSW of Lagunillas, Venezuela | 29.3 km | |
| 5.0 | 35 km N of Mene Grande, Venezuela | 15.4 km | |
| 5.0 | 90 km SSW of Maracaibo, Venezuela | 5.8 km | |
| 4.9 | 24 km ESE of Mene Grande, Venezuela | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 29 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 85 km NNW of Maracaibo, Venezuela | 96.6 km | |
| 4.7 | 23 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela | 18.9 km | |
| 4.7 | 80 km WNW of Maracaibo, Venezuela | 127.8 km | |
| 4.7 | 44 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | 127.8 km | |
| 4.7 | 39 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | 168.5 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 4 | M4.6 |
| 2025 | 19 | M6.3 |
| 2024 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 2022 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2019 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2014 | 6 | M4.7 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2008 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 2007 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2006 | 3 | M5.2 |
| 2005 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2000 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 1996 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1992 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1990 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 1988 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1983 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1981 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1978 | 1 | M4.4 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 34 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.4 km² | 84 km WNW of Maracaibo, Venezuela | Active | |
| 5.8 km² | 17 km S of Maracaibo, Venezuela | Active | |
| 11 km² | 15 km SW of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela | Active | |
| 5.0 km² | 65 km NW of Maracaibo, Venezuela | Active | |
| 4.3 km² | 12 km WNW of San Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela | Active | |
| 7.6 km² | 16 km N of Machiques, Venezuela | Active | |
| 34 km² | 55 km NW of Maracaibo, Venezuela | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 56 km WNW of Maracaibo, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 6.5 km² | 14 km E of Encontrados, Venezuela | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 km² | 55 km NW of Maracaibo, Venezuela | Active | |
| 11 km² | 15 km SW of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela | Active |