M5.6 Depth: 588.3 km

M5.6 Earthquake near 37 km NW of Añatuya, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 10:40:50 UTC Local time:
M5.6 earthquake near Santiago del Estero on Dec 27, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.6 Earthquake near 37 km NW of Añatuya, Argentina (Argentina) · 2025-12-27 10:40:50 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.6 earthquake was recorded near 37 km NW of Añatuya, Argentina (Argentina) on December 27, 2025 at 10:40 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 588 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
588.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 10:40:50 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-28.27000, -63.15540
Temperature
29.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 588.3 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 588.3 km
Deep
588.3 km
588.3 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Anatuya37.9 kmSE20'261
Santiago del Estero120.6 kmNW252'192
San Miguel de Tucumán259.2 kmNW548'866

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Blanco, Cerro
    Distance: 483 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.4 to M5.6.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.4588.4 km11.0 km
USGSM5.6588.3 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥413
Earlier events M≥510
Compared since2025-07-03

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

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Country statistics · Argentina

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
681
Country (24h)
Argentina
11

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