M5.0 earthquake: Güiria, Venezuela
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Güiria, Venezuela on October 2, 2026. It was recorded at 12:31 PM GMT-4 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mb · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
04:31:24 PM
October 2, 2026
Local time
12:31 PM
October 2, 2026 · GMT-4
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 84 km from Port-of-Spain.
- Port-of-Spain · 84 km W
- San Fernando · 86 km W
- Carúpano · 113 km E
- Maturín · 124 km NE
- Tucupita · 148 km N
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 175 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.3 earthquake on August 21, 2018.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 2, 2026 earthquake near Güiria, Venezuela?
The earthquake occurred near Güiria, Venezuela at 10.384° N, 62.233° W, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Port-of-Spain, about 84 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Güiria, Venezuela?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Güiria, Venezuela?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.