| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.070, -64.907 |
| UTC time | 1959-05-12 09:46:59.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 12, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Tuesday, May 12, 1959 at 09:46 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Orán (Argentina - AR), about 60.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -64.907 and latitude -23.070.
| Location | Orán |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1959-05-12
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Orán | 60.1 km |
| Bermejo | 69.5 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 83.5 km |
| Tartagal | 128.7 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 129.3 km |
| Villazón | 130.3 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 131.4 km |
| Palpalá | 135.9 km |
| Tarija | 171.8 km |
| Yacuiba | 172.4 km |
| Salta | 197.8 km |
| Villamontes | 249.9 km |
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