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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Marayes in San Juan

Preliminary assessments report no injuries or damage pending technical review.

Overview

  • INPRES logged the quake at about 11:14 a.m. local time, placing the epicenter near Marayes roughly 90 kilometers east of the provincial capital.
  • The focus was shallow at around 10 kilometers, a depth that typically increases how strongly shaking is felt at the surface.
  • Residents reported the tremor across San Juan and in Mendoza, with the motion most noticeable on upper floors of buildings.
  • Reports also cited lighter shaking in parts of Córdoba and La Rioja, consistent with the event’s moderate magnitude and shallow depth.
  • Officials emphasized that parameters are preliminary and may be refined, and they urged routine seismic-safety preparedness in the region.