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Powerful 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Argentina

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   A powerful 6.4'¯magnitude earthquake'¯hit San'¯Juan Province in
   Argentina late Monday'¯night,'¯according'¯to early reports from'¯the
   U.S.'¯Geological Survey.'¯'¯

   The quake, which was felt as far away as Santiago, Chile,sent items
   flying offstoreshelves,damagedbuildingsand caused cracks ina highwayin
   San Juan,basedonvideos posted on twitter.

   There were also reports ofpower outages, butno immediate confirmation
   of casualties.

   San Juan Governor SergioUnacon Tuesdayurgedpeople to stay calm while
   they assess the impact from thequake, whichwas followed by aseries
   ofless powerfulaftershocks.'¯'¯

   The U.S.'¯Tsunami Warning System said the'¯earthquake'¯in west central
   Argentina'¯did not pose a tsunami threat and no warning was
   posted.'¯'¯'¯

   Initial reports indicate the quake,struck ata shallow depth of 10
   kilometers'¯beneath the epicenter near'¯Pocito, Argentina.

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