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1863 Jujuy earthquake

1863 Jujuy earthquake

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The 1863 Jujuy earthquake took place in the province of Jujuy, Argentina on 15 January at about 11:00 (UTC-3).[1] It had an estimated magnitude of 6.4 and its epicenter was at 23°36′S 65°00′W, at a depth of about 50 kilometres (31 mi).[citation needed]

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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)[1] and precarious homes in San Salvador de Jujuy, the provincial capital.

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    "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]


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