The 1863 Jujuy earthquake was a seismic movement that took place in the province of Jujuy, Argentina, on 14 January 1863, at about 11:00 (UTC). It had an estimated magnitude of 6.4 in the Richter scale. Its epicenter was at 23°36′S 65°00′W / 23.6°S 65°W / -23.6; -65, 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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