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QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 19 October 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgemsup913580
USGS iscgemsup913580
27 Jul 1917, 03:51
72 km WNW of Calingasta, Argentina
A magnitude 6.9 mB earthquake at 115 km depth.
Published location
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-30.984000, -70.062000
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Event ID
iscgemsup913580
Coordinates
-30.984, -70.062
Network
iscgemsup
Significance
732
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Depth in another unit
The recorded event depth of 115 km is approximately 71.46 miles below the source reference surface. Depth alone does not describe damage or local hazard.
Interpreting the recorded coordinates
The published position for 72 km WNW of Calingasta, Argentina is 30.984° south and 70.062° west. This expresses the source coordinates in hemispheres; it does not establish an entrance, public access or a safe route.