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M3.2 Depth: 11.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SANTA CRUZ, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 20:04:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2025 at 20:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SANTA CRUZ, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 20:04:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Santa Cruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-51.27000, -72.12000
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 km — shallower than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Lautaro
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'542 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Chile
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