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Venezuela · Portuguesa

M4.3 Earthquake near Parroquia Capital Guanare, Portuguesa (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 00:39:46 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
12.1 km
Source
EMSC

Portuguesa · Parroquia Capital Guanare

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Parroquia Capital Guanare, Portuguesa (Venezuela) on June 14, 2026 at 00:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 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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