M5.0 Earthquake 43 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina — July 13, 2025
2025-07-13 05:56:58 UTC (2025-07-13) · approx. 1:56 AM UTC-4 local
On July 13, 2025 at 05:56 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 43 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina, at a depth of 182.2 km and coordinates -24.1879°, -66.7496°. This earthquake was detected by 75 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
-66.7496°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 43 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on July 13, 2025 at 05:56 UTC had a depth of 182.2 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -24.1879°, -66.7496°, which is 43 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, 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: us7000qcd6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 13, 2025). M5.0 Earthquake 43 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina — July 13, 2025. Retrieved November 28, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qcd6/