Earthquake details

Thursday, June 17, 1971 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Argentina on Thursday, June 17, 1971 at 21:00 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Antofagasta (Argentina - AR), about 237.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.972 and latitude -25.348.

Magnitude 6.3
Alert Severe
Depth 89.6 km
Coordinates -25.348, -68.972
UTC time 1971-06-17 21:00:42.560
Location Salta
Country Argentina (AR)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1971-06-17

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