Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 19.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Escañuela
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M1.8 Earthquake near Escañuela, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On September 16, 2026 at 19:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Escañuela, Andalusia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
19.9 km
19.9 km — deeper than the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 122 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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