M4.5 Depth: 126.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Puerto La Cruz, Sucre State (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 08:41:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 08:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Puerto La Cruz, Sucre State (Venezuela). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 127 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

126.8 km

UTC time

2026-07-07 08:41:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Venezuela

State

Sucre State

City

Puerto La Cruz

County

Municipio Arismendi

Village

Puerto La Cruz

Source

usgs

Coordinates

10.73210, -62.58000

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Depth profile

Intermediate

126.8 km

126.8 km — deeper than the regional average (24.5 km)

Regional average: 24.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Caribbean Plate.

Near the boundary Caribbean ↔ South America · about 28 km away

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