M7.5 Earthquake 23 km SE of Yumare, Venezuela — June 24, 2026
2026-06-24 22:05:12 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 5:05 PM UTC-5 local
Felt by 285 people across surrounding communities. Maximum shaking intensity MMI 8.8 (violent).
On June 24, 2026 at 22:05 UTC, a magnitude 7.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 23 km SE of Yumare, Venezuela, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 10.4530°, -68.5139°. The earthquake was reported felt by 285 peopleacross surrounding communities, with a maximum shaking intensity of Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) 8.8 (violent). The USGS PAGER system issued a red alert level for this event, indicating widespread severe impact likely. This earthquake was detected by 44 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 2248, making it one of the most significant global earthquakes in recent days. The nearest populated place is San Felipe (population 220,786).
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 2.7 megatons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 90 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Nearest Populated Places
What the Shaking Felt Like
At MMI 8.8 (violent), people in the most strongly affected areas would have experienced: Severe shaking causing considerable damage. Buildings may shift off foundations. Walls crack and may partially collapse. Heavy furniture overturned.
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 285 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Population exposure (USGS PAGER)
Estimated population that experienced each level of shaking. Based on the USGS PAGER rapid impact assessment, which combines ShakeMap output with global population grids.
| Shaking intensity (MMI) | Description | Population exposed |
|---|---|---|
| MMI 3 | weak | 1,050,445 |
| MMI 4 | light | 9,972,816 |
| MMI 5 | moderate | 7,460,243 |
| MMI 6 | strong | 6,793,856 |
| MMI 7 | very strong | 842,378 |
| MMI 8 | severe | 340,457 |
| MMI 9 | violent | 20,469 |
Earthquake Details
-68.5139°E
Technical Information
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 7.5 earthquake near Yumare, Venezuela?
The magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck 23 km SE of Yumare, Venezuela on June 24, 2026 at 22:05 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. It was felt by 285 people with maximum shaking intensity of MMI 8.8 (violent). For context, this was a strong earthquake capable of causing significant damage.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 10.4530°, -68.5139°, which is 23 km SE of Yumare, Venezuela. The nearest populated place is San Felipe (population 220,786).
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 7.5 earthquakes can continue for months to years and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t7zp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 24, 2026). M7.5 Earthquake 23 km SE of Yumare, Venezuela — June 24, 2026. Retrieved June 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t7zp/