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M2.6 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Pedanía Monsalvo, Córdoba (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 15:25:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Pedanía Monsalvo, Córdoba (Argentina) on January 23, 2026 at 15:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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