M4.8
Depth:
196.5 km
M4.8 Earthquake near CORDOBA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
196.5 km
196.5 km — deeper than the regional average (148.9 km)
Regional average: 148.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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