Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 14.9 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Andalusia · Hornos
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M1.7 Earthquake near Hornos, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On October 23, 2026 at 09:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Hornos, Andalusia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 15 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.
Spain: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 km — deeper than the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 138 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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