Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Santa Cruz · Güer Aike
Country overviewArgentina · Santa Cruz
M4.7 Earthquake near Güer Aike, Santa Cruz (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On February 11, 2026 at 08:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Güer Aike, Santa Cruz (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
dac10faad3cd2f3351c2aa7ca4adcfc10e6752d0
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-11 08:16:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
isc
Coordinates
-51.43600,
-71.89600
Temperature
-1.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Reclus
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Burney, Monte
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Pali-Aike Volcanic Field
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Aguilera
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Lautaro
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Fueguino
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
485
Country (24h)
Argentina
8