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M2.7 Depth: 18.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near SANTA CRUZ, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 05:47:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near SANTA CRUZ, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on May 13, 2025 at 05:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no 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
M2.7
Depth
18.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 05:47:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Santa Cruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-51.37000, -72.20000
Temperature
-0.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.8 km
Shallow
18.8 km
18.8 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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