| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 21.2 km |
| Coordinates | -30.918, -68.227 |
| UTC time | 1972-09-26 21:05:46.680 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 26, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Tuesday, September 26, 1972 at 21:05 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbas (Argentina - AR), about 70.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.227 and latitude -30.918.
| Location | San Juan |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1972-09-26
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