M4.1 Earthquake 37 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela — October 15, 2025
2025-10-15 21:53:16 UTC (2025-10-15) · approx. 5:53 PM UTC-4 local
On October 15, 2025 at 21:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 37 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela, at a depth of 69.5 km and coordinates 10.3125°, -62.5177°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred 12 days ago 26 km SSW of Güiria, Venezuela. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 0 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
Earthquake Details
-62.5177°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Güiria, Venezuela?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 37 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela on October 15, 2025 at 21:53 UTC had a depth of 69.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.0 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.1 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred earlier 26 km SSW of Güiria, Venezuela. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rlqu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 15, 2025). M4.1 Earthquake 37 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela — October 15, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rlqu/