Quake hits Argentina

An earthquake with a magnitude of almost 6 occurred in Argentina, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC), Report informs referring to RIA Novosti.

There was no information on possible casualties and destruction.

The earthquake was recorded at 5:18 UTC. The epicenter of the tremors was located 76 kilometers northwest of San Antonio de los Cobres, and the hearth lay at a depth of 177 kilometers.