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M6.6 earthquake strikes San Juan Province, Argentina: USGS

January 19, 2021 2 Years ago

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck San Juan Province, Argentina, late on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake struck a depth of 11 kilometers, the USGS said.

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