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M1.6 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Loja, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 06:32:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2026 at 06:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Loja, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 06:32:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Loja
County
Comarca de Loja
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.12020, -4.14100
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 km — close to 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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