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mediumEarthquakeCalamity Score: 22

M 5.8 Earthquake

1d agoUshuaiaArgentinaSource: usgs

296 km SSE of Ushuaia, Argentina

Geographic Context

This earthquake event occurred near Ushuaia (approximately 297 km away) in Argentina, an area that experiences a range of natural hazards.

Event Assessment

This event is a moderate earthquake measuring 5.8 on the magnitude scale, with a focal depth of 10 km. Events of this magnitude are typically felt over a wide area and may cause damage to vulnerable structures. Calamity.live has classified it as "medium" severity with a severity value of 46.4. The computed Calamity Score is 22 out of 100, suggesting contained impact at this time. The primary scoring components are: historical (80), intensity (36). Data for this event was sourced from usgs, one of the 250 scientific monitoring sources aggregated by Calamity.live.

Regional Monitoring Context

Argentina has a documented history of earthquake events. Seismic monitoring in the region draws on data from multiple agencies including USGS, EMSC, and regional networks. Understanding local seismicity helps emergency management agencies plan for potential future events and assess building code adequacy. Earthquake hazard in any region depends on fault proximity, soil conditions, and building vulnerability — factors that can vary significantly even within a single metropolitan area.

Event Data

TypeEarthquake
Severitymedium
Severity Value46.4
Calamity Score22 / 100
Confidence68%
Coordinates-57.3319, -66.7593
Nearest CityUshuaia (297 km)
Impact Tierminor
Timestamp2026-07-07T01:26:45.626Z
Sourcehttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000takd

Score Breakdown

36
intensity
0
population
0
cascading
80
historical

Technical Details

Mag5.8
Depth10
Tsunamifalse
Mmi3.527
Alertgreen
Sig518
Emsc Mag5.8
Emsc Depth-10
Emsc MagTypemw
Emsc RegionDRAKE PASSAGE
Emsc AuthEMSC
Emsc SourceId2022350
MergedSources[{"id":"emsc_20260707_0000015","source":"emsc","severity":"medium","severityValue":46.4,"timestamp":1783387606420,"latitude":-57.3475,"longitude":-66.8743}]

Safety Information

If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 22/100, near Ushuaia (Argentina), based on data from usgs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 197 scientific monitoring sources.