Northern Argentina rocked by a powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 magnitude.
A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 6.8 on the Richter scale struck northern Argentina today, Friday, January 20 at around 10.09pm UTC.
According to preliminary data from USGS the quake had its epicentre southwest of the village of Campo Gallo in the province of Santiago del Estero. Initial reports say it occurred at a depth of 610.7km.
According to reports, the epicentre of the quake was about 15 miles (24 kilometres) southwest of Campo Gallo town in Santiago del Estero province.
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter Scale hit northern parts of Argentina on Friday night. According to reports, the epicentre of the quake was about 15 miles (24 kilometres) southwest of Campo Gallo town in Santiago del Estero province.
The authorities said its depth was 610 kilometres, but no damages or casualties were reported.
Further details are awaited.
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