1892 Recreo earthquake
29°30′S 65°00′W / 29.5°S 65.0°W / -29.5; -65.0Areas affected Argentina, Catamarca Province Max. intensity MMI VII (Very strong) Casualties some 1800s 1810s 1820s 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s 1890s
The 1892 Recreo earthquake took place in the Catamarca Province of Argentina on 21 March at about 01:45 AM, with magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter magnitude scale. Its epicenter was located approximately at 29°30′S 65°0′W / 29.500°S 65.000°W / -29.500; -65.000, and at a depth of about 30 kilometres (19 mi).
The earthquake had a maximum felt intensity of VII on the Mercalli intensity scale. It caused some fatalities and serious structural damage in the town of Recreo.
See also
References
- (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Prevención Sísmica. Listado de Terremotos Históricos.
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