Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Lara · Parroquia Humocaro Bajo
Country overviewVenezuela · Lara
M4.8 Earthquake near Parroquia Humocaro Bajo, Lara (Venezuela)
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About this earthquake
On June 4, 2026 at 23:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Parroquia Humocaro Bajo, Lara (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.
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Details
ID
5f7c2f50c208fb2064c40d9b652d7f3a7bc07fe1
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-04 23:41:16 UTC
Local time
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State
County
Source
gfz
Coordinates
9.64000,
-70.05000
Temperature
14.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (26 km)
Regional average: 26 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
Venezuela
Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
Of 41 other entries for this area and period, 10 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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