USHUAIA DEPARTMENT, Tierra del Fuego Province — A 5.7 magnitude quake occurred close to Ushuaia on Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 01:26 UTC (21:26 local time). The epicenter was roughly 297 km south-southeast of Ushuaia, at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.9 event, but later downgraded it to 5.7.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and rubble/field stone masonry construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey