M4.8 Earthquake 35 km NNE of El Limón, Venezuela — June 27, 2026
2026-06-27 19:20:36 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 2:20 PM UTC-5 local
Felt by 42 people across nearby locations.
On June 27, 2026 at 19:20 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 35 km NNE of El Limón, Venezuela, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 10.6023°, -67.5112°. This earthquake was detected by 66 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 372, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 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 42 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
-67.5112°E
Technical Information
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near El Limón, Venezuela?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 35 km NNE of El Limón, Venezuela on June 27, 2026 at 19:20 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 10.6023°, -67.5112°, which is 35 km NNE of El Limón, Venezuela.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 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: us6000t8q8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 27, 2026). M4.8 Earthquake 35 km NNE of El Limón, Venezuela — June 27, 2026. Retrieved June 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t8q8/