SAN CARLOS, Salta Province — A 5.3 magnitude quake shook near Cafayate on Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A tremor hit the area at 08:47 UTC (05:47 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was roughly 61 km west-northwest of Cafayate and occurred at a depth of 10 km.
Did you feel it?
If you experienced the quake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 3 reports via its online form from people who report they experienced the tremor.
Past week’s quakes
In the past week, there have been two quakes greater than magnitude 2.5 nearby. The largest, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake, was registered in the same region on Sep. 13, while a smaller 4.4 magnitude quake was felt close to Cachí on Sep. 15.
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey
