1863 Jujuy earthquake

The earthquake of Jujuy of 1863 was an earthquake that took place in the province of Jujuy, Argentina, on January 14, 1863, at 11.00 (UTC-3). It registered a magnitude of 6.9 on the Richter scale. In the modified mercantile scale register a magnitude of VIII.

Its epicenter was 23 ° 36'S 65 ° 00'O / -23,600, -65,000, to a prof. of 30 km.

This earthquake was felt with grade VIII (8.0) on the Mercalli scale. Its magnitude and duration were exceptionally destructive, causing damage to the cathedral, the Cabildo and many buildings in San Salvador de Jujuy, the provincial capital.

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