Venezuela Earthquake: M4.6 Shakes La Concepción – January 1, 2026
Here’s a breakdown of the earthquake reports, categorized by the intensity of shaking reported (MMI – Modified Mercalli Intensity):
Not Felt (MMI I/0):
* 5 km ENE of epicenter: “not felt / 2-5 s”
* Maracaibo (52.4 km ne of epicenter): “not felt”
* Maracaibo (50.2 km ne of epicenter): “Very weak shaking (MMI II)” - While technically MMI II, it’s very close to not felt.
Weak Shaking (MMI III):
* Maracaibo (52.4 km ne of epicenter): “Weak shaking (MMI III) / horizontal (sideways) swinging / 2-5 s” – Report: “I was sleeping and it woke me up”
* Maracaibo (52.4 km ne of epicenter): “Weak shaking (MMI III) / vibration and rolling / 2-5 s”
* Maracaibo Zulia (52.3 km ENE of epicenter): “Weak shaking (MMI III) / single vertical b”
* Villa del rosario, Zulia state Venezuela (33.1 km SW of epicenter): “Weak shaking (MMI III) / single lateral shake / very short” - Report: “I was lying down and he moved the bed”
Light Shaking (MMI IV):
* Near Maracaibo,Zulia (47.2 km e of epicenter): “Light shaking (MMI IV) / rattling, vibrating / 2-5 s”
Moderate Shaking (MMI V):
* Concepcion, La Cañada de Urdaneta Municipality, Zulia (39.8 km ESE of epicenter): “Moderate shaking (MMI V) / rattling,vibrating / 5-10 s” – Report: “Moderate”
* near Los Puertos de Altagracia,Miranda. Municipality, Zulia (69.6 km ENE of epicenter): “Moderate shaking (MMI V) / horizontal (sideways) swinging / 10-15 s”
Summary:
* The reports indicate the shaking was generally weak or not felt, with the intensity decreasing with distance from the epicenter.
* Maracaibo received the most reports, with a range of experiences from “not felt” to “weak shaking.”
* Some reports include descriptions of the type of shaking (swinging, rattling, vibration) and personal experiences.
* The duration of shaking varied from “very short” to 15 seconds.