| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 138.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.701, -67.461 |
| UTC time | 1978-07-30 14:20:43.000 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 30, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Sunday, July 30, 1978 at 14:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Argentina - AR), about 51.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.461 and latitude -28.701.
| Location | La Rioja |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-07-30
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Chilecito | 51.4 km |
| La Rioja | 98.9 km |
| Catamarca | 165.8 km |
| Aguilares | 229.9 km |
| Famaillá | 273.2 km |
| Yerba Buena | 299.5 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 303.7 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 308.1 km |
| Copiapó | 318.7 km |
| Vallenar | 322.5 km |
| Chimbas | 327.5 km |
| Santiago del Estero | 329.5 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 5.0
La Rioja
Argentina · 2026-05-02 05:04 UTC
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172.1 km |
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M 4.2
Chilecito
Argentina · 2026-03-13 14:58 UTC
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9.5 km |
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M 4.2
Chilecito
Argentina · 2026-01-04 22:29 UTC
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22.4 km |
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