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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Güer Aike, Santa Cruz (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 21:35:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Güer Aike, Santa Cruz (Argentina) on July 1, 2026 at 21:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 21:35:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Santa Cruz
City
Güer Aike
County
Güer Aike
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-51.19000, -71.91000
Temperature
-1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (148.2 km)
Regional average: 148.2 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: 120 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'403 m ·Last eruption: 1908 ·Chile
  • Aguilera
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'546 m ·Last eruption: -1253 ·Chile
  • Burney, Monte
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'758 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Chile
  • Pali-Aike Volcanic Field
    Distance: 182 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 282 m ·Last eruption: -5550 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lautaro
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'542 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Chile
  • Fueguino
    Distance: 434 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 157 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Chile

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