Earthquake details

Friday, March 15, 1991 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Argentina on Friday, March 15, 1991 at 18:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Argentina - AR), about 115.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.684 and latitude -29.132.

Magnitude 5.3
Alert Strong
Depth 113.8 km
Coordinates -29.132, -68.684
UTC time 1991-03-15 18:51:00.280
Location La Rioja
Country Argentina (AR)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1991-03-15

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