M5.0 Earthquake 103 km NNW of Villa General Roca, Argentina — June 5, 2026
2026-06-05 06:54:48 UTC (2026-06-05) · approx. 2:54 AM UTC-4 local
On June 5, 2026 at 06:54 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 103 km NNW of Villa General Roca, Argentina, at a depth of 131.2 km and coordinates -31.8441°, -66.9632°. This earthquake was detected by 67 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
-66.9632°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Villa General Roca, Argentina?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 103 km NNW of Villa General Roca, Argentina on June 5, 2026 at 06:54 UTC had a depth of 131.2 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -31.8441°, -66.9632°, which is 103 km NNW of Villa General Roca, 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: us7000sqtb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 5, 2026). M5.0 Earthquake 103 km NNW of Villa General Roca, Argentina — June 5, 2026. Retrieved July 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sqtb/