| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.917, -68.858 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-10 23:06:00.800 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 10, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Wednesday, May 10, 1978 at 23:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Argentina - AR), about 156.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.858 and latitude -29.917.
| Location | San Juan |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-10
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