FIGUEROA DEPARTMENT, Santiago del Estero Province — Thursday afternoon, a 5.7 magnitude quake was recorded near El Hoyo, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted the area at 21:37 UTC (18:37 local time). It occurred at a depth of 559 km with the epicenter located about 15 km west-southwest of El Hoyo.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block with concrete bond beam and unreinforced brick with concrete floor construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey