Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 17.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía · Jerez de la Frontera
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M1.7 Earthquake near Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On March 2, 2026 at 05:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 17 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
18017dce17ad1cddbd9cf960a1b461adda286cc6
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
17.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 05:18:24 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.55220,
-5.67160
Temperature
10.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17.4 km
17.4 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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