M4.4 Earthquake 5 km NE of Guatire, Venezuela — June 25, 2026
2026-06-25 05:48:23 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 1:48 AM UTC-4 local
Felt by 10 people across nearby locations.
On June 25, 2026 at 05:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 5 km NE of Guatire, Venezuela, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 10.5111°, -66.5057°. This earthquake was detected by 32 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 302, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 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 10 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
-66.5057°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Guatire, Venezuela?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 5 km NE of Guatire, Venezuela on June 25, 2026 at 05:48 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 10.5111°, -66.5057°, which is 5 km NE of Guatire, Venezuela.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 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: us6000t81p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 25, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 5 km NE of Guatire, Venezuela — June 25, 2026. Retrieved June 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t81p/