Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Córdoba · Capilla del Monte
Country overviewArgentina · Córdoba
M2.5 Earthquake near Capilla del Monte, Córdoba (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Capilla del Monte, Córdoba (Argentina) on February 8, 2026 at 00:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
005a4fc3a01db5b4fec073a61be9156a8b0f9d23
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 00:02:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.86200,
-64.50900
Temperature
17.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
485
Country (24h)
Argentina
8