Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 23.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Córdoba
Country overviewArgentina
M2.9 Earthquake near CORDOBA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near CORDOBA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 25, 2025 at 21:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
23 km
23 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
Volcanoes nearby
Córdoba
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 36 Catalogue entries
Of 35 other entries for this area and period, 10 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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