Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 30 km ENE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 30 km ENE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela at Aug 12, 2026, 08:14 UTC, at a depth of 99 km. The epicentre was 32 km (20 mi) WNW of Gueiria.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 12, 2026, 08:14 UTC |
| Depth | 99.3 km |
| Coordinates | 10.686, -62.573 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 22 km SSE of Güiria, Venezuela | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 47 km SSE of Güiria, Venezuela | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 16 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 98 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.