30 May 2026, 00:31 UTC · May 29, 8:31 PM ET

M4.7 earthquake 69 km N of Güiria, Venezuela

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 69 km N of Güiria, Venezuela at May 29, 8:31 PM ET, 130 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. 5 people reported feeling it.

M4.0 30 km NNW of Yaguaraparo, VenezuelaM4.1 17 km E of Yaguaraparo, VenezuelaM4.1 33 km N of Yaguaraparo, VenezuelaM4.5 30 km ENE of Yaguaraparo, VenezuelaM4.5 26 km NE of Yaguaraparo, VenezuelaM4.5 20 km NNE of Yaguaraparo, VenezuelaM4.6 16 km WNW of Güiria, VenezuelaM4.7 69 km N of Güiria, VenezuelaM4.8 34 km N of Güiria, VenezuelaM4.8 44 km NE of Güiria, VenezuelaM5.0 26 km SSW of Güiria, VenezuelaM5.0 40 km N of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.7 mb
Time30 May 2026, 00:31 UTC
Location11.205°, -62.298° – 69 km N of Güiria, Venezuela
Depth129.8 km
Felt reports5
USGS eventus7000spga
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 69 km N of Güiria, Venezuela earthquake?

Magnitude 4.7 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 130 km.

Was it felt?

5 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.0.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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