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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Naiguatá, Vargas State (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2026-06-25 05:48:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Naiguatá, Vargas State (Venezuela) on June 25, 2026 at 05:48 UTC. 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Venezuela: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M7.5.

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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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (22.2 km)
Regional average: 22.2 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

11 Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.1

Tectonic context

Located on the Caribbean Plate.
Near the boundary Caribbean ↔ South America · about 2 km away

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