Earthquake of 6.5 magnitude hits Argentina

🕘 Posted on: January 21, 2023 | Last updated on: January 26, 2023
Earthquake of 6.5 magnitude hits Argentina

Argentina is struck by a 6.5-magnitude earthquake. According to the US Geological Survey, Argentina and Paraguay both experienced earthquakes. The National Center for Seismology reports that at about 3:39 a.m. on Friday (local time), an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 occurred 517 kilometres north of Cardoba, Argentina. Tweeted NCS, "6.5 Earthquake, January 21, 2023, 03:39:37 IST, Lat: -26.82 and Long: -63.36, Depth: 586 Km, Location: 517 Km North of Cardoba." The earthquake occurred 104 kilometres from Monte Quemado in Argentina's Santiago del Estero Province. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 600 kilometres (372.82 miles) (EMSC). According to the US Geological Survey, Argentina and Paraguay both experienced earthquakes. There aren't any reports about at the moment deaths or significant harm.

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