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M2.0 Depth: 4.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Vélez-Málaga, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 04:05:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 04:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Vélez-Málaga, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 04:05:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Vélez-Málaga
County
La Axarquía
Village
Almayate
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.75170, -4.14270
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 km — shallower than 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

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    Distance: 236 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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