Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 23.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
España
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M2.0 Earthquake near España (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On April 8, 2026 at 11:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near España (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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 M2.0.
Details
ID
205bc161f952550527dd456bec2c55d0f2318cf8
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
23.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 11:48:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.64670,
-1.94250
Temperature
17.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23.7 km
23.7 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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Stats (last 24h)
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495
Country (24h)
Spain
5
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