M4.8 Earthquake 32 km WSW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela — June 4, 2026
2026-06-04 23:41:15 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 6:41 PM UTC-5 local
Felt by 2 people across nearby locations.
On June 4, 2026 at 23:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 32 km WSW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 9.6333°, -70.0495°. This earthquake was detected by 44 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 355, 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 2 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
-70.0495°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near El Tocuyo, Venezuela?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 32 km WSW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela on June 4, 2026 at 23:41 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 9.6333°, -70.0495°, which is 32 km WSW of El Tocuyo, 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: us7000sqrk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 4, 2026). M4.8 Earthquake 32 km WSW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela — June 4, 2026. Retrieved June 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sqrk/