Powerful Earthquake Shakes Argentina's Jujuy Province

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Argentina's Jujuy province, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The tremor occurred at a depth of 274 km.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 21-08-2024 12:38 IST | Created: 21-08-2024 12:38 IST
Powerful Earthquake Shakes Argentina's Jujuy Province
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 rattled Argentina's Jujuy province on Wednesday, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

The seismic event was recorded at a considerable depth of 274 km (170.26 miles) beneath the Earth's surface, as detailed by GFZ.

The quake's significant depth may mitigate its impact on the surface, although detailed assessments are ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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