Environmental

Magnitude 6.4 Hits Deep Under Santiago Del Estero, Argentina


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Santiago Del Estero, Argentina—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2011.  The U.S. Geological Survey reports that an earthquake with magnitude of 6.4 struck deep under Santiago Del Estero, Argentina, today, Friday, September 2, 2011 at 10:47:11 AM at the epicenter.

The quake’s epicenter was at coordinates 28.422°S, 63.146°W at a depth of 592.8 km (368.4 miles), 31 km (19 miles) W of Anatuya, Santiago del Estero, Argentina; 130 km (80 miles) ESE of Santiago del Estero, Argentina; 257 km (159 miles) E of Catamarca, Catamarca, Argentina; and 805 km (500 miles) NNW of BUENOS AIRES, D.F., Argentina.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey


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