1973 Salta earthquake
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| UTC time | 1973-11-19 11:19:35 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 754567 |
| USGS-ANSS | n/a |
| Local date | 19 November 1973 |
| Magnitude | 5.6 mb |
| Depth | 24 kilometers (15 mi) |
| Epicenter | 24°20′28″S 64°20′41″W / 24.3412°S 64.3447°W |
| 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]