M4.5 earthquake — 30 km ENE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 30 km ENE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela on Aug 12, 2026 at 08:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 99 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 99.3 km |
| Coordinates | 10.686, -62.573 |
| Time | Aug 12, 08:14 UTC |
| Location | 30 km ENE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela |
| USGS event ID | us6000tl9r |
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.