| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 174.1 km |
| Coordinates | -27.761, -66.473 |
| UTC time | 1985-03-18 05:47:46.830 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 18, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Monday, March 18, 1985 at 05:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Aguilares (Argentina - AR), about 92.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -66.473 and latitude -27.761.
| Location | Aguilares |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-03-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Aguilares | 92.3 km |
| Catamarca | 103.8 km |
| Famaillá | 131.9 km |
| Yerba Buena | 157.2 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 161.8 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 165.7 km |
| Chilecito | 185.4 km |
| La Rioja | 187.4 km |
| Santiago del Estero | 217.8 km |
| Salta | 347.7 km |
| Copiapó | 383.3 km |
| Palpalá | 409.8 km |
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