Shallow M7.1 earthquake hits near Montalbán, Venezuela
A shallow M7.1 earthquake was recorded at 22:04 UTC on June 24, 2026, approximately 28 km (17 miles) northwest of Montalbán, Venezuela. The event occurred at a depth of 13.2 km (8.2 miles), based on preliminary measurements by USGS.
The epicenter was located at latitude 10.4°N and longitude 68.5°W, placing the event inland in the western region of Venezuela. Montalbán and other populated areas in the vicinity may have experienced strong ground shaking.
This part of Venezuela comprises rural towns and regional road networks. Nearby critical infrastructure could include local roads, bridges, and electrical distribution lines that serve the communities of this region.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
The maximum estimated intensity was VIII, and 10 felt reports were submitted. The significance index is 781 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
Venezuela sits near the boundary between the Caribbean Plate and the South American Plate, an area known for significant seismic activity and historical large earthquakes.
This information was last updated at 22:30 UTC on June 24, 2026.