| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 187.2 km |
| Coordinates | -24.512, -67.119 |
| UTC time | 1998-09-12 09:03:48.340 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 12, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Saturday, September 12, 1998 at 09:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Salta (Argentina - AR), about 175.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.119 and latitude -24.512.
| Location | Salta |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-09-12
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Salta | 175.4 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 188.1 km |
| Palpalá | 195.2 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 230.6 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 248.7 km |
| Calama | 293.8 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 309.7 km |
| Villazón | 311.8 km |
| Yerba Buena | 314.8 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 320.1 km |
| Orán | 323.1 km |
| Famaillá | 331.2 km |
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