Buenos Aires, August 23: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck deep underground in northern Argentina on Wednesday, and there were no immediate reports of damages. The quake occurred at a depth of 568 kilometers (353 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Earthquake in California: Quake of Magnitude 5.1 on Richter Scale Hits US State, No Casualty Reported.

The epicenter was in the province of Santiago del Estero, in northern Argentina, about 130 kilometers (80 miles) northeast of the provincial capital. Earthquake of Magnitude 4.2 Strikes Tibet's Xizang.

The earthquake took place a few minutes after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck at a depth of 89 kilometers (55 miles) in northern neighbouring Chile, 56 kilometers (35 miles) east of the town of La Tirana. Neither Argentine nor Chilean authorities reported any damages.

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