A magnitude 7.3 earthquake occurred at 21:31:46 UTC on 21 August 2018, (19:31:46 local time), at 45.7 km (28.4 mi) ENE of Carúpano, Venezuela; 108.5 km (67.4 mi) E of Porlamar, Venezuela and 71.0 km (44.1 mi) WNW of Güiria, Venezuela.