M4.6 Earthquake 27 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela — June 29, 2026
2026-06-29 11:01:03 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 7:01 AM UTC-4 local
Felt by 67 people across nearby locations.
On June 29, 2026 at 11:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 27 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 10.8601°, -66.8435°. This earthquake was detected by 99 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 352, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 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 67 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
-66.8435°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Caraballeda, Venezuela?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 27 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela on June 29, 2026 at 11:01 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 10.8601°, -66.8435°, which is 27 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 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: us6000t8yf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 29, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 27 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela — June 29, 2026. Retrieved June 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t8yf/