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M2.2 Depth: 2.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Arenales de San Gregorio, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 08:18:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 08:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Arenales de San Gregorio, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). With a focal depth of about 3 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 08:18:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Castilla-La Mancha
City
Arenales de San Gregorio
Village
Arenales de San Gregorio
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.30160, -3.03570
Temperature
1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 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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