1973 Salta earthquake

Coordinates: 24°20′28″S 64°20′41″W / 24.3412°S 64.3447°W / -24.3412; -64.3447
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1973 Salta earthquake
1973 Salta earthquake is located in Argentina
1973 Salta earthquake
UTC time1973-11-19 11:19:35
ISC event754567
USGS-ANSSn/a
Local date19 November 1973 (1973-11-19)
Magnitude5.6 mb
Depth24 kilometers (15 mi)
Epicenter24°20′28″S 64°20′41″W / 24.3412°S 64.3447°W / -24.3412; -64.3447
Areas affectedSalta, Argentina
Max. intensityMMI VII (Very strong)
CasualtiesNone

The 1973 Salta earthquake occurred in the

Province of Salta, in the Republic of Argentina, at a depth of 12 kilometres (7.5 mi), on 19 November, with a magnitude of 5.6 on the mb scale.[1]
[2][failed verification]

Damage and casualties

The destructive force of the 1973 Salta earthquake was measured at VII (Very strong) on the

Santa Clara (Jujuy).[2][citation needed
]

See also

References

  1. ^ ISC-EHB Event 754567 [IRIS].
  2. ^ a b "Very strong shallow earthquake in Argentina – 4.9 magnitude aftershock on October 8". 8 October 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2013.