Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Zulia
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M4.9 Earthquake near ZULIA, VENEZUELA (Venezuela)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near ZULIA, VENEZUELA (Venezuela) on September 25, 2025 at 02:42 UTC. 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 EMSC.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (26 km)
Regional average: 26 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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Felt reports
57felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Sep 27, 2025, 8:36 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Venezuela
Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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