M6.0 earthquake hits Jujuy, Argentina at intermediate depth

M6.0 earthquake hits Jujuy, Argentina at intermediate depth

A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit Jujuy, Argentina at 10:01 UTC on October 10, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 246 km (152 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 255 km (158 miles).

Very bright fireball explodes over Bariloche, Argentina

Very bright fireball explodes over Bariloche, Argentina

A very bright fireball entered Earth’s atmosphere over Bariloche, Argentina, and disintegrated in a series of bright flashes around 03:36 UTC on September 9, 2023. The event lasted up to 5 seconds.

Deep M6.2 earthquake hits Santiago del Estero, Argentina

Deep M6.2 earthquake hits Santiago del Estero, Argentina

A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit Argentina at 14:22 UTC on August 23, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 568.8 km (353.4 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 565 km (351 miles.

Deep M6.2 earthquake hits Santiago del Estero, Argentina

Deep M6.2 earthquake hits Santiago del Estero, Argentina

A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit Santiago del Estero, Argentina at 07:20 UTC on August 5, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 597 km (370 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

Strong M6.5 earthquake hits Argentina at intermediate depth

Strong M6.5 earthquake hits Argentina at intermediate depth

A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.5 hit Jujuy, Argentina at 16:00 UTC on March 22, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 209 km (130 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.4 at a depth of 220 km (136 miles).

From heatwave to frost in less than a week: Historic cold engulfs parts of South America

From heatwave to frost in less than a week: Historic cold engulfs parts of South America

A sudden and unexpected surge of cold Arctic air has engulfed several regions of South America, shattering numerous cold records in its wake. Although it is currently summer in the southern hemisphere, including parts of South America such as Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and parts of Brazil, some areas have experienced a drastic and rapid shift in weather, going from a heat wave to frost in less than a week.