Strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits northwestern Argentina | Inquirer News

Strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits northwestern Argentina

11:56 PM November 13, 2016

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina  — A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 has struck northwestern Argentina, but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The earthquake struck just after 8 a.m. local time (14:00 GMT) and was centered about 16 miles (26 kilometers) north of the community of Chilecito in La Rioja province, near the border with Chile. It had a depth of around 62 miles (100 kilometers).

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