| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 140.1 km |
| Coordinates | -28.562, -67.389 |
| UTC time | 2006-07-08 09:13:01.280 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 8, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 09:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Argentina - AR), about 67.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.389 and latitude -28.562.
| Location | Chilecito |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-07-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Chilecito | 67.6 km |
| La Rioja | 108.1 km |
| Catamarca | 157.2 km |
| Aguilares | 215.1 km |
| Famaillá | 257.8 km |
| Yerba Buena | 283.7 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 288.1 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 292.3 km |
| Copiapó | 318.4 km |
| Santiago del Estero | 318.5 km |
| Vallenar | 329.5 km |
| Chimbas | 344.4 km |
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