Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Lara · Humocaro Alto
Country overviewVenezuela · Lara
M4.8 Earthquake near Humocaro Alto, Lara (Venezuela)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Humocaro Alto, Lara (Venezuela) on June 4, 2026 at 23:41 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 ISC.
Details
ID
056104085fa3f08beda99467c2dc7d9d6214054e
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-04 23:41:15 UTC
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Source
isc
Coordinates
9.63300,
-70.04900
Temperature
14.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (26 km)
Regional average: 26 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
27 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
Of 41 other entries for this area and period, 10 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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