| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.540, -65.716 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-13 01:21:00.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 13, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Friday, January 13, 1978 at 01:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Aguilares (Argentina - AR), about 15.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -65.716 and latitude -27.540.
| Location | Aguilares |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Aguilares | 15.7 km |
| Famaillá | 62.3 km |
| Yerba Buena | 91.0 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 93.5 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 100.5 km |
| Catamarca | 103.7 km |
| Santiago del Estero | 146.2 km |
| La Rioja | 236.0 km |
| Chilecito | 251.1 km |
| Salta | 308.1 km |
| Palpalá | 368.8 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 374.8 km |
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