An earthquake occurred in Venezuela on 29 October 1900 between 4:30 and 4:45 am local time. Its epicenter was off Miranda State or near the Venezuelan capital Caracas, in the Cariaco Basin. It had an estimated moment magnitude of 7.6–7.7 and a surface-wave magnitude of 7.7–8.4. It had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). It caused widespread landslides and soil liquefaction, and many buildings were severely damaged or collapsed. It is the largest instrumentally recorded earthquake in the country. Magnitude 7.7 (mw), 0 km deep, Near the coast of Venezuela — 11.00°N, 66.00°W. October 29, 1900 at 09:11 UTC. Wiki link https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/cent19001029091100000 Data: US Geological Survey (public domain).