| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 92.4 km |
| Coordinates | 10.951, -62.396 |
| UTC time | 1981-12-25 12:35:47.710 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 25, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Venezuela on Friday, December 25, 1981 at 12:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Güiria (Venezuela - VE), about 43.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -62.396 and latitude 10.951.
| Location | Güiria |
| Country | Venezuela (VE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-12-25
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