Powerful earthquake measuring 6.5 magnitude rocked Jujuy, Argentina today, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude 6.5
Date-Time • Universal Time (UTC): 22 Mar 2023 16:00:31
• Time near the Epicenter (1): 22 Mar 2023 13:00:31
Location 23.480S 66.511W
Depth 209 km
Distances • 84.1 km (52.1 mi) NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
• 122.5 km (75.9 mi) WSW of Humahuaca, Argentina
• 146.8 km (91.0 mi) WNW of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina
• 157.8 km (97.9 mi) WNW of Palpal , Argentina
• 179.3 km (111.2 mi) SSW of La Quiaca, Argentina
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 7.6 km; Vertical 6.0 km
Parameters Nph = 97; Dmin = 180.4 km; Rmss = 1.55 seconds; Gp = 33°
