1948 Salta earthquake

The 1948 Salta earthquake took place in the Argentinian province of Salta on 25 August at 03:09:28 local time The shock was 7.0 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum Mercalli Intensity of IX (Violent). Property damage and casualties occurred in several towns in the east and southeast of Salta, and also in northern Tucumán and Jujuy, affecting the capitals of both. It was the last major earthquake recorded in the Argentine Northwest until the 2010 Salta earthquake.

1948 Salta earthquake

UTC time	1948-08-25 06:09:28
ISC event	897515
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	August 25, 1948 (1948-08-25)
Local time	03:09:28
Magnitude	7.0 Mw[1]
Depth	30 km (19 mi)[1]
Epicenter	24.57°S 64.82°W / -24.57; -64.82[1]
Areas affected	Salta Province Argentina
Max. intensity	MMI IX (Violent)[2]
Casualties	2

See also

• List of earthquakes in 1948
• List of earthquakes in Argentina