| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 150.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.815, -66.704 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-24 17:45:52.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 24, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Tuesday, January 24, 1978 at 17:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Aguilares (Argentina - AR), about 115.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -66.704 and latitude -27.815.
| Location | San Miguel de Tucumán |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-24
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Aguilares | 115.6 km |
| Catamarca | 115.9 km |
| Famaillá | 154.0 km |
| Chilecito | 168.8 km |
| La Rioja | 178.2 km |
| Yerba Buena | 178.5 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 183.4 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 186.7 km |
| Santiago del Estero | 240.5 km |
| Salta | 361.0 km |
| Copiapó | 361.3 km |
| Vallenar | 406.8 km |
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