6.3-magnitude earthquake shakes northern Argentina

Monday, 20/02/2017 18:06
An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale has struck in northern Argentina, close to the border with Chile.

(Source: Independent)

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) located the quake 60km northwest of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina.

The risk of fatalities has been classed as low, the USGS said.

It is the third earthquake to strike the region in the last few months, with 6.4 and 6.2 magnitude quakes striking nearby late last year./.

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