| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 10.045, -69.948 |
| UTC time | 1991-08-17 06:18:34.030 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 17, 1991 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Venezuela on Saturday, August 17, 1991 at 06:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Carora (Venezuela - VE), about 20.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.948 and latitude 10.045.
| Location | Carora |
| Country | Venezuela (VE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1991-08-17
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