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M4.0 Depth: 44.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Sucre State (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 18:38:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Sucre State (Venezuela). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Venezuela: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 18:38:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Venezuela
State
Sucre State
City
Sucre State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.71400, -62.24800
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 km
44 km — deeper than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 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

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