M5.0 Earthquake 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela — June 12, 2021
2021-06-12 06:18:28 UTC (2021-06-12) · approx. 2:18 AM UTC-4 local
On June 12, 2021 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 10.4856°, -62.7686°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-62.7686°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Güiria, Venezuela?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela on June 12, 2021 at 06:18 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 10.4856°, -62.7686°, which is 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000eccd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, June 12, 2021). M5.0 Earthquake 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela — June 12, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000eccd/