[1] 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 / -23.600; -65.000, at a depth of about 50 kilometres (31 mi).

[citation needed] 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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