| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 63.2 km |
| Coordinates | 10.617, -62.176 |
| UTC time | 1991-08-17 12:39:03.820 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 17, 1991 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Venezuela on Saturday, August 17, 1991 at 12:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Güiria (Venezuela - VE), about 14.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -62.176 and latitude 10.617.
| Location | Güiria |
| Country | Venezuela (VE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1991-08-17
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