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M1.7 Depth: 2.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Tabernas, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 19:55:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 19:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Tabernas, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Spain: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 19:55:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Tabernas
Village
Tabernas
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
37.06290, -2.37050
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 km — shallower than the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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

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