M7.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M7.5 Earthquake near El Ciénego, Yaracuy State (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 22:05:12 UTC Local time: —

M7.5 earthquake near El Ciénego on Jun 24, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M7.5 Earthquake near El Ciénego, Yaracuy State (Venezuela) · 2026-06-24 22:05:12 UTC

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 22:05 UTC, a magnitude M7.5 earthquake occurred near El Ciénego, Yaracuy 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 major events and can cause severe damage over a wide area.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M7.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-24 22:05:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Venezuela

State

Yaracuy State

City

El Ciénego

County

Municipio Veroes

Village

El Ciénego

Source

usgs

Coordinates

10.45300, -68.51390

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (25.8 km)

Regional average: 25.8 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

Red Severe impact likely.

Estimated population exposed

IV 12'125'428

V 4'689'230

VI 7'751'115

VII 2'369'887

VIII 400'749

IX 29'115

≈ 10'550'866 people experienced strong to very strong shaking.

428 Felt reports · max reported intensity 8.7

Ground shaking

Violent · Intensity (MMI) IX

Heavy damage likely.

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.

Near the boundary North Andes ↔ South America · about 5 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Yumare23.7 kmNW15'661

San Felipe28.0 kmSW206'270

Valencia64.9 kmSE1'619'470

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 500 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours6

Strongest subsequent eventM4.9

M4.42026-06-25 05:48:23 UTC219.7 kmParroquia Guatire M4.62026-06-25 05:48:25 UTC195.5 kmNaiguatá M4.42026-06-26 04:19:30 UTC16.8 kmCanoabito Abajo M4.72026-06-26 22:16:11 UTC107.1 kmOFFSHORE ARAGUA, VENEZUELA M4.92026-06-26 22:16:12 UTC97.7 kmNear Coast of Venezuela M4.82026-06-27 19:20:36 UTC110.9 kmVenezuela M4.52026-06-28 08:46:10 UTC25.4 kmPoblado 38 M4.32026-06-28 09:33:58 UTC15.0 kmGuaremal M4.72026-06-29 11:01:03 UTC180.7 kmNear Coast of Venezuela

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M7.5 to M7.5.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

SCEDCM7.510.0 km0.0 km

USGSM7.510.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 500 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥453

Earlier events M≥535

Compared since2025-06-06

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.52026-06-24 22:05:11 UTC32.1 kmNear Coast of Venezuela M7.22026-06-24 22:04:33 UTC10.7 kmNear Coast of Venezuela M7.22026-06-24 22:04:34 UTC7.3 kmLa Yuca M7.12026-06-24 22:04:32 UTC5.2 kmParroquia El Guayabo M7.12026-06-24 22:04:31 UTC13.5 kmLa Llanada

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Stats (last 24h)

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