M4.3 Depth: 87.8 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE SUCRE, VENEZUELA (Venezuela)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 06:49:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 06:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE SUCRE, VENEZUELA (Venezuela). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

87.8 km

UTC time

2025-05-12 06:49:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Venezuela

Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.88700, -62.35500

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

87.8 km

87.8 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

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