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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Near Coast of Venezuela

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

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2026 at 22:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Venezuela. 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 22:16:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
10.77000, -67.68000
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 23 km away

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