1892 Recreo earthquake
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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°30′S 65°0′W, and at a depth of about 30 kilometres (19 mi).
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Local date | March 21, 1892 (1892-03-21) |
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Magnitude | 6.0 (est.) |
Depth | 30 |
Epicenter | 29.5°S 65.0°W / -29.5; -65.0 |
Areas affected | Argentina, Catamarca Province |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
Casualties | some |
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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.