M4.2 Depth: 24.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE SUCRE, VENEZUELA (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 20:21:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 20:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE SUCRE, VENEZUELA (Venezuela). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

24.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-27 20:21:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Venezuela

Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.88800, -62.12600

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24.6 km

24.6 km — close to the regional average (24.5 km)

Regional average: 24.5 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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