| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 115.0 km |
| Coordinates | -30.043, -68.590 |
| UTC time | 1974-02-20 03:02:53.500 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, February 20, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Wednesday, February 20, 1974 at 03:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Argentina - AR), about 144.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.590 and latitude -30.043.
| Location | La Rioja |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-02-20
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