1973 Salta earthquake

1973 Salta earthquake

UTC time	1973-11-19 11:19:35
ISC event	754567
USGS-ANSS	n/a
Local date	19 November 1973 (1973-11-19)
Magnitude	5.6 mb
Depth	24 kilometers (15 mi)
Epicenter	24.3412°S 64.3447°W / -24.3412; -64.3447
Areas affected	Salta, Argentina
Max. intensity	MMI VII (Very strong)
Casualties	None

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

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

• List of earthquakes in 1973
• List of earthquakes in Argentina

References

1. ISC-EHB Event 754567 [IRIS].