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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 26 km NNE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela

UTC time: 2025-03-05 11:29:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 26 km NNE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela on March 5, 2025 at 11:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-05 11:29:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
10.80020, -62.75770

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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