| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 129.0 km |
| Coordinates | -24.197, -67.739 |
| UTC time | 1978-02-20 20:48:12.700 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 20, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Monday, February 20, 1978 at 20:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Argentina - AR), about 228.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.739 and latitude -24.197.
| Location | San Miguel de Tucumán |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-02-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 228.5 km |
| Salta | 244.7 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 247.9 km |
| Palpalá | 256.5 km |
| Antofagasta | 277.0 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 291.7 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 302.6 km |
| Villazón | 321.5 km |
| Orán | 367.6 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 376.4 km |
| Yerba Buena | 380.9 km |
| Bermejo | 383.7 km |
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