M4.6 earthquake — 16 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 16 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela on Aug 27, 2026 at 12:58 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 98 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 97.9 km |
| Coordinates | 10.647, -62.431 |
| Time | Aug 27, 12:58 UTC |
| Location | 16 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdxa |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.