M4.5 Earthquake 13 km N of Caucagüito, Venezuela — June 24, 2026
2026-06-24 22:23:54 UTC (11 hours ago) · approx. 6:23 PM UTC-4 local
Felt by 6 people across nearby locations.
On June 24, 2026 at 22:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 13 km N of Caucagüito, Venezuela, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 10.6092°, -66.7168°. This earthquake was detected by 29 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 6 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
Earthquake Details
-66.7168°E
Technical Information
Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Caucagüito, Venezuela?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 13 km N of Caucagüito, Venezuela on June 24, 2026 at 22:23 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 10.6092°, -66.7168°, which is 13 km N of Caucagüito, Venezuela.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days 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: us6000t80d). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 24, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 13 km N of Caucagüito, Venezuela — June 24, 2026. Retrieved June 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t80d/