ALBAWABA - An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale rattled north to northwest Argentina, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Wednesday's quake was 104 kilometers from Monte Quemado, Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina.
Felt #earthquake M 6.5 - JUJUY, ARGENTINA - 2023-03-22 16:00:31 UTC pic.twitter.com/YbyNZOnSDz
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The tremor hit at a depth of 600 kilometres (372.82 miles), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
It was strong enough to make “hanging objects swing” in affected areas, Argentina’s National Seismic Prevention Institute said.
There were no reports on human loss or material damage.
