1863 Jujuy Earthquake
The 1863 Jujuy earthquake took place in the province of Jujuy, Argentina on 15 January at about 11:00 (UTC−3). It had an estimated magnitude of 6.4 and its epicenter was at 23°36′S 65°00′W / 23.600°S 65.000°W, at a depth of about 50 kilometres (31 mi).
This earthquake had a felt intensity of VIII on the Mercalli intensity scale. Its magnitude and duration made it exceptionally destructive, causing damage to the cathedral, the Cabildo (colonial government house) and precarious homes in San Salvador de Jujuy, the provincial capital.
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References
- ^ "63-DP-13.pdf" (PDF). Legislatura de Jujuy (in Spanish). 13 March 2013. p. 4. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-11-09. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
[...] pero en la madrugada del 15 de enero de 1863 un temblor de gran magnitud arruinó el viejo edificio [the Cabildo]
- (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Prevención Sísmica. Listado de Terremotos Históricos.
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