Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1081693 |
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| Event time | 2023-10-07 06:08:41 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2023-10-07 09:08:41 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2023-10-07 06:27:08 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.2 |
| Depth | 122.995 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS - Earthquake Alert |
| Continent | South-America |
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| Country | Argentina |
| Administration area | Catamarca |
| Nearest settlement | Antofagasta de la Sierra |
| Distance | 111 km |
| Course | N |
| Surface type | underground quake |