| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -30.972, -68.062 |
| UTC time | 2016-12-12 02:56:58.960 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 12, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 02:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbas (Argentina - AR), about 73.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.062 and latitude -30.972.
| Location | San Juan |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-12-12
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