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.