| 1952 San Juan earthquake | |
| Timestamp: | 1952-06-11 00:31:43 |
| Isc-Event: | 893012 |
| Anss-Url: | iscgem893012 |
| Local-Time: | 21:31:43 |
| Duration: | 8 sec |
| Magnitude: | 6.8 |
| Depth: | 30km (20miles) |
| Location: | -31.5°N -67.5°W |
| Countries Affected: | Argentina |
| Casualties: | 5 dead |
The 1952 San Juan earthquake took place on 11 June at 00:31:43 UTC in the province of San Juan, Argentina. It measured 6.8 on the moment magnitude scale with a depth of 30km (20miles). The earthquake was felt in San Juan with a maximum of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It caused damage in some locations in the south and west of the province, and a small number of casualties.