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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Pedanía Candelaria, Córdoba (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 12:07:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 12:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Pedanía Candelaria, Córdoba (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (144.3 km)
Regional average: 144.3 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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