| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 103.0 km |
| Coordinates | -24.307, -67.803 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-13 08:39:10.400 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 13, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Saturday, January 13, 1979 at 08:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Argentina - AR), about 235.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.803 and latitude -24.307.
| Location | San Miguel de Tucumán |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 235.7 km |
| Salta | 247.9 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 254.6 km |
| Palpalá | 262.8 km |
| Antofagasta | 273.6 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 298.1 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 310.8 km |
| Villazón | 334.9 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 371.6 km |
| Yerba Buena | 375.8 km |
| Orán | 377.7 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 381.6 km |
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