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M1.6 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Tabernas, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 23:40:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Tabernas, Andalucía (Spain) on April 23, 2026 at 23:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-23 23:40:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Tabernas
Village
Tabernas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.06650, -2.37840
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 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: 247 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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