M4.8 Earthquake 30 km SSW of Güiria, Venezuela — August 8, 2023
2023-08-08 20:51:01 UTC (2023-08-08) · approx. 4:51 PM UTC-4 local
On August 8, 2023 at 20:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 30 km SSW of Güiria, Venezuela, at a depth of 13.2 km and coordinates 10.3103°, -62.3573°. This earthquake was detected by 95 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-62.3573°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Güiria, Venezuela?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 30 km SSW of Güiria, Venezuela on August 8, 2023 at 20:51 UTC had a depth of 13.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 10.3103°, -62.3573°, which is 30 km SSW of Güiria, Venezuela.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kyqu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 8, 2023). M4.8 Earthquake 30 km SSW of Güiria, Venezuela — August 8, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kyqu/