Earthquake — Argentina: San Juan

When

11 Jun 1952

Kind

Earthquake

Magnitude

6.8

Where

Argentina

Coordinates

31.67° S, 68.48° W

Deaths

5

Injuries

35

Intensity mmi

8

Depth km

25

Earthquake in Argentina

The 1952 San Juan earthquake took place on 11 June at 00:31:43 UTC in the province of San Juan, Argentina. It measured 6.8 on the moment magnitude scale with a depth of 30 kilometers (19 mi). The earthquake was felt in San Juan with a maximum of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It caused damage in some locations in the south and west of the province, and a small number of casualties.

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