| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 111.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.121, -68.457 |
| UTC time | 2006-08-20 02:51:14.500 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 20, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Sunday, August 20, 2006 at 02:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Argentina - AR), about 93.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.457 and latitude -29.121.
| Location | Chilecito |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-08-20
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