M4.8 Depth: 66.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Parroquia Bideau, Sucre State (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 10:55:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Parroquia Bideau, Sucre State (Venezuela) on July 20, 2026 at 10:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

66.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-20 10:55:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Venezuela

State

Sucre State

City

Parroquia Bideau

County

Municipio Valdez

Source

usgs

Coordinates

10.67070, -62.20230

Temperature

27.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

66 km

66 km — deeper 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

Estimated impact

5 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.8

Tectonic context

Located on the Caribbean Plate.

Near the boundary Caribbean ↔ South America · about 23 km away

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