Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits Argentina

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit Argentina, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

According to USGS, the epicentre of the quake was some 23 kilometres south-southeast of the town of Tinogasta.

The tremor struck the region at a depth of 138 kilometres.

There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake.

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