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Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes Argentina, felt in neighboring Chile

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 shook Argentina over the weekend and was even felt by residents in neighboring country Chile. There were no immediate reports of any damage.

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck deep in the Earth under Argentina on Sunday and was felt in neighboring Chile, but authorities didn't report any damage.

The quake occurred at a depth of 106 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was in the province of Neuquen, in western Argentina, 15.5 miles east-southeast of the town of Loncopue.

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The earthquake was felt in the central and southern parts of neighboring Chile. Neither Argentine nor Chilean authorities reported any damages.

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