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This Sunday (20) The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center reported that an earthquake hit northwest Argentina with a magnitude of 5.7. At 7:59 pm the tremors were recorded in an epicenter in an area 74 kilometers northwest of the city of San Juan, capital of the province of the same name. Hours earlier, the region felt slight tremors. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) stated that the depth of the earthquake was 107.7 kilometers.
Sequence of tremors
The city of San Juan was the most shaken by the tremors. At 00:49, the first occurred in Chile, in the city of Caminã, with a magnitude of 4.1. A seismic shock felt in Vallenar, with a magnitude of 4.7 at 5:02 am. Finally, at 6:37 am an earthquake measuring 4.6 was recorded in Argentina, in the city of Aguilar, in the north of the country.
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits city in northern Argentina (Video: reproduction/PortalR7)
Local Impact
The city of San Juan, which has a population of approximately 112 thousand inhabitants, was the most affected by the earthquake. San Juan is one of the regions with the greatest seismic activity in Argentina, having been the subject of historic earthquakes, such as the devastating earthquake of 1944, when a large part of the city was destroyed.
Authorities continue to closely monitor the situation. Emergency teams mobilized to assess buildings and roads, but reports indicate that urban infrastructure remained resilient after the tremor and had no serious consequences.
Attention continues to be increased
Authorities continue to await more information about the impact of the tremor in the city of San Juan. Even though the risk of major damage is reduced due to the depth, the possibility of it recurring could prolong the alert at the location.
The earthquake is a reminder for authorities to pay attention to geological and climatic conditions. Recently, in Greater São Paulo, heavy rain caused a power outage and harmed many people in the city, and the vulnerability of urban infrastructure is very evident. In Cuba, with the arrival of Hurricane Oscar, it increasingly demonstrates that climate events can reinforce existing crises. With these situations, investment is necessary in infrastructure and safety protocols in areas prone to natural disasters.
Featured photo: Map (Reproduction/National Institute for Seismic Prevention of Argentina)
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5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes northwest Argentina