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M2.4 Depth: 11.8 km

M2.4 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 13:27:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near España (Spain) on January 11, 2026 at 13:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
11.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 13:27:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.76390, -14.13800
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.8 km
Shallow
11.8 km
11.8 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 47 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 58 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 165 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • Tenerife
    Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 398 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain

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