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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Poblado 38, Falcon State (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 08:46:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 28, 2026 at 08:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Poblado 38, Falcon 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 event was recorded by USGS.

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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 (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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

5 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.4

Tectonic context

Located on the North Andes Plate.
Near the boundary North Andes ↔ South America · about 19 km away

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