| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 121.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.520, -67.286 |
| UTC time | 1976-03-20 02:55:47.900 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 20, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Saturday, March 20, 1976 at 02:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Aguilares (Argentina - AR), about 165.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.286 and latitude -27.520.
| Location | Catamarca |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-03-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Aguilares | 165.4 km |
| Catamarca | 181.5 km |
| Chilecito | 183.9 km |
| Famaillá | 193.5 km |
| Yerba Buena | 212.3 km |
| La Rioja | 214.8 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 218.5 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 218.9 km |
| Santiago del Estero | 299.8 km |
| Copiapó | 301.3 km |
| Salta | 357.3 km |
| Vallenar | 360.9 km |
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