An earthquake struck Argentina today, about 41 miles (66 kilometers) southeast of Catamarca. The preliminary magnitude was 5.4, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Details from the USGS:
Date-Time:
June 22 at 13:57:25 UTC
June 22 at 10:57:25 AM at epicenter
Location: 28.022 S, 66.505 W
Depth: 70.5 miles (113.5 km)
Distances from epicenter:
66 km (41 miles) SE of Belen, Catamarca, Argentina
86 km (53 miles) NW of Catamarca, Catamarca, Argentina
160 km (99 miles) NNE of La Rioja, La Rioja, Argentina
1041 km (646 miles) NW of BUENOS AIRES, D.F., Argentina
This article will be updated if the event proves significant.
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