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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 27 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela

UTC time: 2026-06-29 11:01:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 11:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 27 km N of Caraballeda, 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.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 11:01:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
10.86010, -66.84350
Temperature
26.9°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

87 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.9

Tectonic context

Located on the Caribbean Plate.
Near the boundary Caribbean ↔ South America · about 22 km away

Stats (last 24h)

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