1892 Recreo earthquake
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| Local date | March 21, 1892 |
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| Magnitude | 6.0 (est.) |
| Depth | 30 |
| Epicenter | 29°30′S 65°00′W / 29.5°S 65.0°W |
| Areas affected | Argentina, Catamarca Province |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Casualties | some |
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 scale. Its epicenter was located approximately at 29°30′S 65°0′W / 29.500°S 65.000°W, 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.