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M4.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE SUCRE, VENEZUELA (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2025-04-27 06:59:09 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE SUCRE, VENEZUELA (Venezuela) on April 27, 2025 at 06:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 68 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
f11f6b8ea824de7df71a336e6deb1bfabebb81f6
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
67.8 km
UTC time
2025-04-27 06:59:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Venezuela
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.29800, -61.91400
Temperature
27.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.8 km
Shallow
67.8 km
67.8 km — deeper 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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Context for this earthquake

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

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