La Derecha Diario Strong earthquake in La Rioja: the tremor was felt in Córdoba, San Juan, and Catamarca
An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude shook La Rioja and caused damage in Famatina. It was strongly felt in Córdoba, San Juan, and Catamarca
A strong 5.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded this Wednesday in La Rioja, causing alarm in several neighboring provinces.
The seismic movement was felt in Catamarca, San Juan, and Córdoba, and caused collapses in century-old buildings in Famatina.
Where was the epicenter of the earthquake?
According to the National Institute of Seismic Prevention (INPRES), the epicenter was in Famatina, about 130 km northwest of the capital city.
The magnitude was 5.9 on the Richter scale. This makes it the most powerful recorded in the area in recent years.
Destruction in houses and parishes
In the town of Campanas, adobe constructions used as warehouses collapsed. There were also reports of collapses in the Santo Domingo parish and cracks in century-old homes.
Sismo en el Famatina
Firefighters monitor structural damage
Mirta Sarmiento, chief of Firefighters in Famatina, confirmed they are assessing the damage.
"There are deep cracks in the floors of several homes. We've never seen anything like this," she warned.
The situation raises concerns about the structural safety of the oldest buildings.
The earthquake was felt even in Córdoba
The intensity was such that inhabitants of Córdoba, San Juan, and Catamarca also reported feeling the tremor.
On social media, hundreds of users shared videos and accounts of the moment the ground shook.
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