M5.0 Depth: 123.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 34 km NNE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 01:38:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 19, 2025 at 01:38 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near 34 km NNE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela (Venezuela). At around 123 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
123.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 01:38:54 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
10.87090, -62.75660
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123 km
Intermediate
123 km
123 km — deeper than the regional average (21.8 km)
Regional average: 21.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Carúpano58.9 kmSW167'187
Maturín133.5 kmS647'459

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  • Pelee
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Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.1.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.110.0 km12.4 km
USGSM5.0123.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5
Earlier events M≥420
Earlier events M≥55
Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

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