2024-04-08 13:06:26
The earthquake had a depth of 8 kilometers and lasted between 10 and 15 seconds; no fatalities or significant material damage were reported.
The early morning of this Tuesday, January 19, 2021 A 6.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded on the border between Chile and Argentina. The epicenter of the earthquake was 27 kilometers southwest of Pocito (San Juan) and no fatalities were reported.
The National Institute of Seismic Prevention of Argentina confirmed that The earthquake was also felt in the provinces of Mendoza, Córdoba, Tucumán and San Luis. This earthquake had a depth of 8 kilometers.
For its part, The National Emergency Office of the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security of Chile (ONEMI) confirmed that the movement classified as “medium intensity” was felt in the Atacama and Maule areas.
The naval guards confirmed that the intensity of the earthquake was not sufficient to have to declare a Tsunami alert on the coasts of Chile.
The earthquake lasted between 10 and 15 seconds, according to users on social networks, in addition, several aftershocks of lower intensity were also recorded. There is no serious material damage except for some cracked streets and houses.
Source: RT – BBC