Argentina: Magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurs in Salta Province at around 23:09 April 29

A magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurred in Chicoana Department, Salta Province, at around 23:09 April 29. The epicenter was about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-northwest of El Carril, Salta Province. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt in Salta and Tucuman provinces. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are possible over the coming days.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.