M1.8 Depth: 16.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Jubrique, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 02:00:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Jubrique, Andalucía (Spain) on February 6, 2026 at 02:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 02:00:38 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Jubrique
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.56130, -5.24680
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 km
16.4 km — deeper than the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 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

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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 278 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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