Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Córdoba · Pedanía Candelaria
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M2.5 Earthquake near Pedanía Candelaria, Córdoba (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On August 3, 2026 at 17:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Pedanía Candelaria, Córdoba (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
6d68bb909473e4c2940cc178a94cb662beb1f50d
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 17:12:55 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.19600,
-64.79900
Temperature
20.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (142.1 km)
Regional average: 142.1 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
Córdoba
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 38 Catalogue entries
Of 37 other entries for this area and period, 24 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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