| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 280.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.935, -65.547 |
| UTC time | 1974-09-16 00:38:15.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 16, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Monday, September 16, 1974 at 00:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is San Salvador de Jujuy (Argentina - AR), about 38.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -65.547 and latitude -23.935.
| Location | San Salvador de Jujuy |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-09-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 38.5 km |
| Palpalá | 49.4 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 76.7 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 77.9 km |
| Salta | 95.7 km |
| Orán | 153.2 km |
| Bermejo | 182.3 km |
| Villazón | 205.8 km |
| Tartagal | 238.0 km |
| Tarija | 280.0 km |
| Yacuiba | 286.9 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 312.8 km |
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