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M1.7 Depth: 3.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Elx / Elche, Comunitat Valenciana (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 01:51:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 01:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Elx / Elche, Comunitat Valenciana (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 01:51:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Comunitat Valenciana
City
Elx / Elche
Village
Torrellano
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
38.29240, -0.58450
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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: 305 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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