| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.607, -67.535 |
| UTC time | 1996-08-06 15:08:24.150 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 6, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Tuesday, August 6, 1996 at 15:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Argentina - AR), about 61.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.535 and latitude -28.607.
| Location | Chilecito |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-08-06
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Chilecito | 61.9 km |
| La Rioja | 111.6 km |
| Catamarca | 171.8 km |
| Aguilares | 229.6 km |
| Famaillá | 271.9 km |
| Yerba Buena | 297.6 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 302.2 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 306.2 km |
| Copiapó | 307.6 km |
| Vallenar | 315.2 km |
| Santiago del Estero | 333.6 km |
| Chimbas | 335.3 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.2
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M 4.2
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M 4.3
Chilecito
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M 4.1
Chilecito
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M 4.8
Chilecito
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M 4.3
Chilecito
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M 4.1
Chilecito
Argentina · 2025-06-10 17:55 UTC
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7.2 km |
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