Sunday, August 6, 2023

Deep M6.2 earthquake hits Santiago del Estero, Argentina

Deep M6.2 earthquake hits Santiago del Estero, Argentina

A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit Santiago del Estero, Argentina at 07:20 UTC on August 5, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 597 km (370 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.


The epicenter was located 39.4 km (24.5 miles) SE of Suncho Corral (population 6 087), 43.9 km (27.3 miles) NW of Añatuya (population 20 261), 98.5 km (61.2 miles) SW of Quimilí (population 10 959) and 115.5 km (71.8 miles) ESE of Santiago del Estero (population 252 192), Santiago del Estero, Argentina.

2 112 000 people are estimated to have felt weak shaking.


The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

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