| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 146.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.910, -67.345 |
| UTC time | 1977-07-08 20:40:44.100 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 8, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Friday, July 8, 1977 at 20:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Argentina - AR), about 140.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.345 and latitude -27.910.
| Location | La Rioja |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-07-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Chilecito | 140.2 km |
| Catamarca | 165.2 km |
| La Rioja | 173.9 km |
| Aguilares | 178.7 km |
| Famaillá | 214.2 km |
| Yerba Buena | 236.6 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 242.1 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 244.2 km |
| Copiapó | 300.6 km |
| Santiago del Estero | 303.7 km |
| Vallenar | 342.9 km |
| Salta | 397.6 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 5.0
La Rioja
Argentina · 2026-05-02 05:04 UTC
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247.1 km |
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M 4.2
Chilecito
Argentina · 2026-03-13 14:58 UTC
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97.6 km |
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M 4.2
Chilecito
Argentina · 2026-01-04 22:29 UTC
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111.0 km |
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