M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Venezuela

UTC time: 2025-09-25 06:42:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 25, 2025 at 06:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Venezuela. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-25 06:42:52 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usp
Coordinates
9.95612, -70.42332

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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

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