The National Institute for Seismic Prevention (INPRES) reported that the tremor had a depth of 29 kilometerswith its epicenter located at 48 kilometers from the Jujuy city of Ledesma.
In turn, It was felt 88 kilometers south of Orán and 66 kilometers northwest of Apolino Saravia, in the province of Salta.
Residents of both provinces described the tremor with intensity, describing it as a strong shake that lasted several seconds.
The authorities are analyzing the situation, but for the moment No material damage was reported and no people were injured.
The intensity of the earthquake
In both provincial capitals, the earthquake registered a level three intensity, which means, according to INPRES, that it barely “some people perceive it at rest.”
On the other hand, the highest intensity recorded was in the town of Sole Palm, Jujuy, which was four to five, which translates to “hanging objects swing. Liquids move. “The doors swing”according to INPRES.
Source: Ambito
