1863 Jujuy earthquake
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| Date | January 14, 1863 |
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| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Depth | 30 |
| Epicenter | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Areas affected | Argentina, Jujuy Province |
| Max. intensity | VIII |
The 1863 Jujuy earthquake took place in the province of Jujuy, Argentina on 14 January at about 11:00 (UTC). It had an estimated magnitude of 6.4 and its epicenter was at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found., at a depth of about 50 kilometres (31 mi).
This earthquake had a felt intensity of VIII on the Mercalli intensity scale. Its magnitude and duration made it exceptionally destructive, causing damage to the cathedral, the cabildo (colonial government house) and precarious homes in San Salvador de Jujuy, the provincial capital.
References
- (Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Prevención Sísmica. Listado de Terremotos Históricos.
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