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. intensityVII (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]

Damage and casualties

The destructive force of the 1973 Salta earthquake was measured at VII (Very strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It caused damage to communities towards the east of the provinces of Salta and Jujuy, particularly in Santa Clara (Jujuy).[2]

See also

References

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