1892 Recreo earthquake explained

1892 Recreo earthquake
Pre-1900:yes
Magnitude:6.0 (est.)
Depth:30
Location:-29.5°N -65°W
Countries Affected:Argentina, Catamarca Province
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 magnitude scale. Its epicenter was located approximately at -29.5°N -65°W, and at a depth of about 30km (20miles).

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.

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