M5.0 Earthquake 23 km S of El Hoyo, Argentina — July 3, 2025
2025-07-03 06:13:57 UTC (2025-07-03) · approx. 2:13 AM UTC-4 local
On July 3, 2025 at 06:13 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 deep-focus earthquake struck 23 km S of El Hoyo, Argentina, at a depth of 552.4 km and coordinates -27.2389°, -63.2084°. This earthquake was detected by 123 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-63.2084°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near El Hoyo, Argentina?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 23 km S of El Hoyo, Argentina on July 3, 2025 at 06:13 UTC had a depth of 552.4 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -27.2389°, -63.2084°, which is 23 km S of El Hoyo, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qade). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 3, 2025). M5.0 Earthquake 23 km S of El Hoyo, Argentina — July 3, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qade/