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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Bucaral del Medio, Portuguesa State (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 01:23:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 01:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Bucaral del Medio, Portuguesa State (Venezuela). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Venezuela: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M7.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (22.2 km)
Regional average: 22.2 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

Estimated impact

7 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.1

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary North Andes ↔ South America · about 16 km away

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