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6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Argentina, tremors felt in Paraguay

January 21, 2023
Bharat Times

Cordova: Since the beginning of 2023, there has been an increase in the frequency of earthquakes around the world. From the one that shook several states in India on New Year’s Eve to Argentina that shook earlier today, the number of earthquakes has increased. According to the National Center for Seismology, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred at about 3:39 a.m. 517 km north of Córdoba, Argentina. The earthquake was 104 km from Monte Quemado, Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 600 km (372.82 mi). According to the US Geological Survey, tremors were felt in Paraguay and Argentina.

At present, there is no news of any casualty or heavy damage. The NCS tweeted, “An earthquake of magnitude: 6.5 occurred on 21-01-2023, 03:39:37 IST, Latitude: -26.82 & Long: -63.36, Depth: 586 km, Location: 517 km N.

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Further on 20 January, an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale occurred 171km NE of Dushanbe in Tajikistan NCS. According to NCS, the earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km, was felt at 09:16:06 IST. Length: 70.66, Depth: 10 km, Location: 171 km ENE of Dushanbe, Tajikistan,” tweeted the NCS. However, no casualties were reported.

The French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe also experienced a magnitude 6.2 earthquake and was felt as far away as Puerto Rico. Local media reported that some buildings creaked and furniture moved. The quake struck just west of Guadeloupe at a depth of 103 miles (166 kilometers), according to the US Geological Survey. Strong earthquakes occasionally occur in the eastern Caribbean.

(with agency inputs)