M4.7 Earthquake 54 km N of El Limón, Venezuela — June 26, 2026
2026-06-26 22:16:11 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 5:16 PM UTC-5 local
Felt by 31 people across nearby locations.
On June 26, 2026 at 22:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 54 km N of El Limón, Venezuela, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 10.8000°, -67.5993°. This earthquake was detected by 81 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 353, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — 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 31 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
-67.5993°E
Technical Information
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near El Limón, Venezuela?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 54 km N of El Limón, Venezuela on June 26, 2026 at 22:16 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 10.8000°, -67.5993°, which is 54 km N of El Limón, Venezuela.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 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: us6000t8k6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 26, 2026). M4.7 Earthquake 54 km N of El Limón, Venezuela — June 26, 2026. Retrieved June 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t8k6/