| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 176.5 km |
| Coordinates | -28.060, -66.553 |
| UTC time | 2001-05-15 23:53:18.380 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 23:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Catamarca (Argentina - AR), about 88.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -66.553 and latitude -28.060.
| Location | Catamarca |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2001-05-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Catamarca | 88.0 km |
| Aguilares | 115.9 km |
| La Rioja | 153.2 km |
| Chilecito | 153.5 km |
| Famaillá | 159.5 km |
| Yerba Buena | 186.3 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 190.3 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 195.2 km |
| Santiago del Estero | 227.3 km |
| Copiapó | 380.3 km |
| Salta | 381.8 km |
| Vallenar | 416.2 km |
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