Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Zulia · Parroquia El Rosario
Country overviewVenezuela · Zulia
M4.6 Earthquake near Parroquia El Rosario, Zulia (Venezuela)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Parroquia El Rosario, Zulia (Venezuela) on May 15, 2026 at 23:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
0440e94d9bb65f844558c5396525538542b4eb3f
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 23:21:37 UTC
Local time
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
10.57000,
-72.45000
Temperature
25.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (26.3 km)
Regional average: 26.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Venezuela
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 43 Catalogue entries
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