M4.7 Earthquake 72 km N of Güiria, Venezuela — May 30, 2026
2026-05-30 00:31:42 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 8:31 PM UTC-4 local
Felt by 2 people across nearby locations.
On May 30, 2026 at 00:31 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 72 km N of Güiria, Venezuela, at a depth of 134.3 km and coordinates 11.2287°, -62.2793°. This earthquake was detected by 64 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 2 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-62.2793°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Güiria, Venezuela?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 72 km N of Güiria, Venezuela on May 30, 2026 at 00:31 UTC had a depth of 134.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.2287°, -62.2793°, which is 72 km N of Güiria, Venezuela.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000spga). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 30, 2026). M4.7 Earthquake 72 km N of Güiria, Venezuela — May 30, 2026. Retrieved May 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000spga/