| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 39.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.529, -66.600 |
| UTC time | 1983-04-02 05:58:35.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 2, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Saturday, April 2, 1983 at 05:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Catamarca (Argentina - AR), about 80.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -66.600 and latitude -28.529.
| Location | Catamarca |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-04-02
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Catamarca | 80.0 km |
| La Rioja | 101.2 km |
| Chilecito | 112.3 km |
| Aguilares | 155.9 km |
| Famaillá | 202.1 km |
| Yerba Buena | 230.3 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 233.4 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 239.5 km |
| Santiago del Estero | 243.6 km |
| Chimbas | 378.9 km |
| Villa Carlos Paz | 380.6 km |
| Santa Lucía | 381.9 km |
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