| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 170.2 km |
| Coordinates | -27.889, -66.866 |
| UTC time | 1984-05-07 14:09:16.210 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 7, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Monday, May 7, 1984 at 14:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Catamarca (Argentina - AR), about 124.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -66.866 and latitude -27.889.
| Location | La Rioja |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-05-07
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Catamarca | 124.2 km |
| Aguilares | 133.5 km |
| Chilecito | 154.6 km |
| La Rioja | 169.4 km |
| Famaillá | 171.9 km |
| Yerba Buena | 196.1 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 201.1 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 204.3 km |
| Santiago del Estero | 256.6 km |
| Copiapó | 346.7 km |
| Salta | 374.7 km |
| Vallenar | 389.4 km |
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Argentina · 2026-03-13 14:58 UTC
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M 4.2
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