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M2.9 Depth: 57.5 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Chiclana de la Frontera, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-03-26 16:16:43 UTC Local time: —

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 M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.5 km
Shallow
57.5 km
57.5 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.

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