Magnitude 6.4 quake shakes parts of Argentina and Chile

Vartha Bharati | 19-01-2021 | 10:18:00 IST

Santiago (Chile): A powerful earthquake struck in northwestern Argentina near the border with Chile, shaking people in both countries, but there were no early reports of damage or injuries.

The US Geological Survey said the quake late Monday had a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 and its epicentre was 27.6 kilometres (17 miles) southwest of the town of Porcito.

It struck at a depth of 14 kilometres (nearly nine miles).

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Iranian media confirm killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Al Jazeera

01-03-2026 ¦ 01-03-2026 IST

Courtesy: X / @khamenei_ir

Tehran: Iranian media have confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iranian news agencies.

According to the report, Iranian outlets Tasnim News Agency and Fars News Agency have confirmed the death of Khamenei.

Further updates are awaited.