Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 57.5 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Andalucía · Chiclana de la Frontera
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M2.9 Earthquake near Chiclana de la Frontera, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On March 26, 2026 at 16:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Chiclana de la Frontera, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 58 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.
Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
0bcf10c4ab00147134c9b7680de21f09273e5cc5
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
57.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 16:16:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.33290,
-6.16000
Temperature
14.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
57.5 km
57.5 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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
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