01 May , 21:37
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Powerful earthquake shook western Argentina: underground tremors of magnitude 5.8 recorded
According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, a significant seismic event occurred in the Argentine province of La Rioja.
According to specialists, the epicenter of the earthquake was located 104 km northwest of the city of La Rioja with a population of about 162,000 residents.
The underground tremors originated at an impressive depth — 131 km below the earth's surface.
At the moment, no information about casualties or destruction as a result of the natural disaster has been received.
