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1973 Salta earthquake

Coordinates: 24°20′28″S 64°20′41″W / 24.3412°S 64.3447°W / -24.3412; -64.3447
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1973 Salta earthquake
1973 Salta earthquake is located in Argentina
1973 Salta earthquake
UTC time1973-11-19 11:19:35
ISC event754567
USGS-ANSSn/a
Local date19 November 1973 (1973-11-19)
Magnitude5.6 mb
Depth24 kilometers (15 mi)
Epicenter24°20′28″S 64°20′41″W / 24.3412°S 64.3447°W / -24.3412; -64.3447
Areas affectedSalta, Argentina
Max. intensityMMI VII (Very strong)
CasualtiesNone

The 1973 Salta earthquake occurred in the Province of Salta, in the Republic of Argentina, at a depth of 12 kilometres (7.5 mi), on 19 November, with a magnitude of 5.6 on the mb scale.[1]

Damage and casualties

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The destructive force of the 1973 Salta earthquake was measured at VII (Very strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It caused damage to communities towards the east of the provinces of Salta and Jujuy, particularly in Santa Clara (Jujuy).[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ ISC-EHB Event 754567 [IRIS].