Strong tremor in Argentina caused landslides and rock fall in La Rioja

Friday 02nd May 2025 07:28 AM

By CNN Chile

01.05.2025 / 16:56

The tremor, of magnitude 5.4, had its epicenter near Tuyúbil and was perceived in several provinces of the North Argentina.

Thursday afternoon, a strong telluric movement It was recorded in Argentinaspecifically in the province of La Rioja.

The earthquake, which reached a 5.4 magnitude on the Richter scalehad its epicenter 26 kilometers from Tuyúúbil, La Rioja, and occurred at 12:04 pm

The tremor was also felt in several nearby provinces, including Córdoba and Tucumán, generating concern among the population.

In addition, they were reported Earth landslides and rock falls in the area of the Ocher Canyon, in Famatina, La Rioja, as a consequence of the seismic movement.

So far, the authorities have not informed about material damage of great magnitude or affected people, but monitoring in the area is maintained.