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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 54 km N of El Limón, Venezuela

UTC time: 2026-06-26 22:16:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 54 km N of El Limón, Venezuela on June 26, 2026 at 22:16 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 22:16:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
10.80000, -67.59930
Temperature
26.8°C

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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
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

40 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.6

Tectonic context

Located on the Caribbean Plate.
Near the boundary Caribbean ↔ South America · about 25 km away

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