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M2.1 Depth: 1.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Partaloa, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-03-25 16:22:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 25, 2026 at 16:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Partaloa, Andalucía (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
1.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-25 16:22:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Partaloa
County
Valle del Almanzora
Village
Partaloa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.39630, -2.24850
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.9 km
Shallow
1.9 km
1.9 km — shallower 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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