Thursday, October 06, 2011

JUJUY, ARGENTINA hit with 6.2 earthquake

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Thursday, October 6, 2011
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Jujuy, Argentina

A large 6.2 earthquake has hit in the area of Jujuy, Argentina just a few minutes ago. Here are all the details for the USGA.
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Earthquake Details

Magnitude6.2
Date-Time
Location24.181°S, 64.250°W
Depth9.5 km (5.9 miles)
RegionJUJUY, ARGENTINA
Distances106 km (65 miles) E of San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy, Argentina
129 km (80 miles) N of El Quebrachal, Salta, Argentina
135 km (83 miles) ENE of Salta, Salta, Argentina
1274 km (791 miles) NNW of BUENOS AIRES, D.F., Argentina
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 15.5 km (9.6 miles); depth +/- 4 km (2.5 miles)
ParametersNST=355, Nph=355, Dmin=507.6 km, Rmss=0.9 sec, Gp= 32°,
M-type=regional moment magnitude (Mw), Version=6
Source
  • Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
    Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event IDusc00065dr



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