A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the Argentina-Chile border, with the epicenter located southeast of Loncopue in Neuquen Province, at a depth of 171.4 km, BNO News tweeted. Shaking was felt over 600 km in Chile, affecting approximately 17 million people, and aftershocks are possible, prompting warnings to stay away from damaged areas.

As of now, there is confusion about the magnitude of the earthquake. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Zapala, Neuquen, Argentina, at 12:05 am local time. Additional data from the citizen-seismograph network RaspberryShake cited the magnitude at 6.4 as well.

The earthquake occurred at an intermediate to considerable depth of 161 km, potentially tempering its strength and reducing significant damage in the affected area.

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While the quake was felt by many people near the epicenter, reports indicate it caused only minor damage such as objects falling from shelves and broken windows. Locations close to the epicenter, including Loncopue, Las Lajas, and El Huecu, experienced light shaking.

VolcanoDiscovery is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates on magnitude and depth if there are any changes. Local residents are encouraged to share their experiences to aid in accurate reporting and provide valuable information to those seeking updates on the quake.