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M1.7 Earthquake near Huélago, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 18:15:43 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Huélago, Andalucía (Spain) on April 17, 2026 at 18:15 UTC. 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

ID
15872dfdf5c0d10e1c23a41cf0d9e154f3c728ec
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 18:15:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Huélago
County
Comarca de Guadix
Village
Huélago
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.40870, -3.30740
Temperature
16.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower 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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    Distance: 174 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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