| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 154.9 km |
| Coordinates | -27.684, -67.288 |
| UTC time | 1999-03-09 22:56:52.930 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 9, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at 22:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Argentina - AR), about 165.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.288 and latitude -27.684.
| Location | La Rioja |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-03-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Chilecito | 165.8 km |
| Aguilares | 167.5 km |
| Catamarca | 171.6 km |
| La Rioja | 197.0 km |
| Famaillá | 199.2 km |
| Yerba Buena | 219.7 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 225.7 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 226.8 km |
| Santiago del Estero | 298.4 km |
| Copiapó | 302.5 km |
| Vallenar | 354.9 km |
| Salta | 373.1 km |
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