Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 196.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Córdoba
Country overviewArgentina
M4.8 Earthquake near CORDOBA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On December 21, 2025 at 07:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near CORDOBA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 197 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
196.5 km
196.5 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,410 Catalogue entries
Of 1,409 other entries for this area and period, 33 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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