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Earthquakes recorded in Argentina and El Salvador
Multiple seismic events were recorded in Argentina and Central America. In the La Rioja province of Argentina, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred near Chilecito at 00:04 hours with a depth of 134 kilometers. The tremor was felt in Aimogasta, Anillaco, Vinchina, and La Rioja Capital. Later, at 03:56 hours, a second 3.0 magnitude earthquake was detected near Guandacol at a depth of 122 kilometers.
In Central America, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Sonsonate, El Salvador. The epicenter was located 122 kilometers south of Playa Los Cóbanos at a depth of 13 kilometers. The Ministry of Environment (MARN) confirmed that the earthquake did not trigger a tsunami alert. The movement was also felt across the region, including parts of Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Entities
Chilecito · Instituto Nacional de Prevención Sísmica · Ministerio de Medio Ambiente de El Salvador · Sonsonate