| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.072, -64.492 |
| UTC time | 2002-05-04 12:51:38.930 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 4, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Saturday, May 4, 2002 at 12:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Orán (Argentina - AR), about 18.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -64.492 and latitude -23.072.
| Location | Orán |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2002-05-04
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Orán | 18.6 km |
| Bermejo | 41.0 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 88.1 km |
| Tartagal | 93.7 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 134.6 km |
| Yacuiba | 144.3 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 149.5 km |
| Palpalá | 151.1 km |
| Villazón | 157.7 km |
| Tarija | 172.8 km |
| Salta | 212.5 km |
| Villamontes | 227.4 km |
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