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M4.7 Depth: 11.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Güer Aike, Santa Cruz (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-11 08:16:06 UTC Local time: —

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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-11 08:16:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Santa Cruz
City
Güer Aike
County
Güer Aike
Source
isc
Coordinates
-51.43600, -71.89600
Temperature
-1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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

  • Reclus
    Distance: 130 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'403 m ·Last eruption: 1908 ·Chile
  • Burney, Monte
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'758 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Chile
  • Pali-Aike Volcanic Field
    Distance: 167 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 282 m ·Last eruption: -5550 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Aguilera
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'546 m ·Last eruption: -1253 ·Chile
  • Lautaro
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'542 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Chile
  • Fueguino
    Distance: 408 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 157 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Chile

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