M4.6 Earthquake 33 km E of Boconó, Venezuela — June 18, 2026
2026-06-18 01:23:29 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 8:23 PM UTC-5 local
Felt by 7 people across nearby locations.
On June 18, 2026 at 01:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 33 km E of Boconó, Venezuela, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 9.3116°, -69.9488°. This earthquake was detected by 74 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 328, 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 7 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
-69.9488°E
Technical Information
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Boconó, Venezuela?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 33 km E of Boconó, Venezuela on June 18, 2026 at 01:23 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 9.3116°, -69.9488°, which is 33 km E of Boconó, 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: us7000su81). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 18, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 33 km E of Boconó, Venezuela — June 18, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000su81/