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M5.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Comodoro Rivadavia (Monde)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 10:50:22 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M5.2

Depth: 10.0 km
Source: RESIF

Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Comodoro Rivadavia (Monde)

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About this earthquake

On December 5, 2025 at 10:50 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Comodoro Rivadavia (Monde). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

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Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-05 10:50:22 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

resif

Coordinates

-60.04454, -62.15564

Temperature

2.5°C

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Ushuaia688.3 kmNW56'825

Punta Arenas932.5 kmNW117'430

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Volcanoes nearby

Penguin Island

Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 180 m ·Last eruption: 1905 ·Antarctica
Melville

Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 549 m ·Antarctica
Deception Island

Distance: 334 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 602 m ·Last eruption: 1970 ·Antarctica
Bridgeman Island

Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 240 m ·Antarctica

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours4

First 72 hours6

Strongest subsequent eventM5.1

M4.82025-12-05 18:18:49 UTC8.6 kmDrake Passage M4.52025-12-05 18:18:49 UTC6.4 kmDRAKE PASSAGE M4.92025-12-05 19:24:34 UTC25.9 kmDrake Passage M4.72025-12-05 19:24:34 UTC14.2 kmDRAKE PASSAGE M4.72025-12-06 13:24:38 UTC49.7 kmDRAKE PASSAGE M4.92025-12-06 13:24:39 UTC52.7 kmDrake Passage M5.12025-12-14 15:54:19 UTC142.2 kmDrake Passage M4.82025-12-14 15:54:19 UTC142.1 kmDRAKE PASSAGE M5.12025-12-26 04:44:01 UTC35.8 kmDrake Passage M5.12025-12-26 04:44:02 UTC15.9 kmDrake Passage M5.02025-12-26 04:44:02 UTC16.7 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near of Comodoro Rivadavia (Monde)

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.4.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

USPM5.410.0 km16.1 km

RESIFM5.210.0 km0.0 km

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#38

Earlier events M≥471

Earlier events M≥549

Compared since2025-01-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.82025-10-10 20:29:25 UTC31.7 kmDrake Passage M7.82025-10-10 20:29:22 UTC28.1 kmDrake Passage M7.72025-10-10 20:29:22 UTC22.4 kmDRAKE PASSAGE M7.62025-10-10 20:29:21 UTC17.8 kmDrake Passage M7.62025-10-10 20:29:20 UTC17.8 kmDrake Passage

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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