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6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Argentina

An earthquake measuring 6.0 magnitude on the Richter scale struck the San Luis province in western Argentina.

European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported that the San Luis province experienced an earthquake of 6.0 magnitude at a depth of 129 kilometers below the surface.

There have been no immediate reports of casualties or material damage from the earthquake.

This comes after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Jujuy province in northwestern Argentina in August.

Source: Qatar News Agency