| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 115.0 km |
| Coordinates | -24.418, -68.230 |
| UTC time | 1978-06-17 17:01:56.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, June 17, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Saturday, June 17, 1978 at 17:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Argentina - AR), about 229.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.230 and latitude -24.418.
| Location | Salta |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-06-17
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 229.5 km |
| Antofagasta | 236.1 km |
| Salta | 288.2 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 298.6 km |
| Palpalá | 306.5 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 341.8 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 355.6 km |
| Villazón | 374.2 km |
| Copiapó | 389.9 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 394.0 km |
| Yerba Buena | 397.3 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 403.5 km |
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