| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 49.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.646, -66.958 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-24 00:13:41.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 24, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Monday, December 24, 1979 at 00:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is La Rioja (Argentina - AR), about 28.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -66.958 and latitude -29.646.
| Location | La Rioja |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-24
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| La Rioja | 28.1 km |
| Chilecito | 75.1 km |
| Catamarca | 173.7 km |
| Chimbas | 255.1 km |
| Caucete | 256.7 km |
| Santa Lucía | 257.4 km |
| San Juan | 259.2 km |
| Pocito | 275.0 km |
| Aguilares | 279.3 km |
| Villa Carlos Paz | 308.1 km |
| Famaillá | 326.3 km |
| Alta Gracia | 329.2 km |
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