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M1.7 Depth: 3.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Ricote, Region of Murcia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 15:16:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 15:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Ricote, Region of Murcia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 15:16:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Region of Murcia
City
Ricote
County
Valle de Ricote
Village
Ricote
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.15860, -1.46420
Temperature
36.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 km — shallower than the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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: 236 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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