M5.2 Earthquake 17 km SSW of El Hoyo, Argentina — July 9, 2025
2025-07-09 19:11:59 UTC (2025-07-09) · approx. 3:11 PM UTC-4 local
On July 9, 2025 at 19:11 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 deep-focus earthquake struck 17 km SSW of El Hoyo, Argentina, at a depth of 575.2 km and coordinates -27.1666°, -63.3263°. This earthquake was detected by 151 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-63.3263°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near El Hoyo, Argentina?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 17 km SSW of El Hoyo, Argentina on July 9, 2025 at 19:11 UTC had a depth of 575.2 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -27.1666°, -63.3263°, which is 17 km SSW of El Hoyo, Argentina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qbn2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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