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Venezuela · Delta Amacuro State

M4.4 Earthquake near Parroquia Curiapo, Delta Amacuro State (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 03:04:59 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
Source
USP

Delta Amacuro State · Parroquia Curiapo

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About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 03:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Parroquia Curiapo, Delta Amacuro State (Venezuela). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP.

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 (26.3 km)
Regional average: 26.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 43 Catalogue entries

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