Tinogasta: A powerful earthquake measuring 5.9 magnitude on the Richter Scale struck hit Argentina. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicentre of the earthquake was some 23 kilometres south-southeast of the town of Tinogasta. The tremor struck the region at a depth of 138 kilometres.
There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake. More details awaited.
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Volcanic and landslide related hazards are most prevalent in Western Argentina near the Andes mountain chain and near the south. Seismic risk is highest in the central-western provinces.
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