M4.5 Earthquake 20 km W of Boca de Aroa, Venezuela — June 28, 2026
2026-06-28 08:46:10 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 3:46 AM UTC-5 local
Felt by 3 people across nearby locations. Aftershock of the M7.5 mainshock.
On June 28, 2026 at 08:46 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 20 km W of Boca de Aroa, Venezuela, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 10.6806°, -68.4901°. This earthquake was detected by 36 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.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 7.5 mainshock that occurred 3 days ago 28 km SE of Yumare, Venezuela. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 3 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for months to years as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 3 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
-68.4901°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Boca de Aroa, Venezuela?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 20 km W of Boca de Aroa, Venezuela on June 28, 2026 at 08:46 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 10.6806°, -68.4901°, which is 20 km W of Boca de Aroa, 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.
Is this the same earthquake as the M7.5 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.5 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 7.5 mainshock that occurred earlier 28 km SE of Yumare, Venezuela. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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: us6000t8su). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 28, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 20 km W of Boca de Aroa, Venezuela — June 28, 2026. Retrieved June 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t8su/