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M4.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Murcia, Region of Murcia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 09:59:27 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Murcia on Aug 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Murcia, Region of Murcia (Spain) · 2026-08-02 09:59:27 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Murcia, Region of Murcia (Spain) on August 2, 2026 at 09:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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: 252 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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