| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 167.5 km |
| Coordinates | -27.916, -66.856 |
| UTC time | 1989-10-23 23:41:26.320 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 23, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Monday, October 23, 1989 at 23:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Catamarca (Argentina - AR), about 121.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -66.856 and latitude -27.916.
| Location | La Rioja |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-10-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Catamarca | 121.8 km |
| Aguilares | 133.7 km |
| Chilecito | 152.2 km |
| La Rioja | 166.4 km |
| Famaillá | 172.7 km |
| Yerba Buena | 197.2 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 202.1 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 205.4 km |
| Santiago del Estero | 255.7 km |
| Copiapó | 348.1 km |
| Salta | 377.0 km |
| Vallenar | 389.7 km |
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