M1.6 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Cambil, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 00:37:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 00:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Cambil, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 00:37:06 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Cambil
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.72450, -3.49800
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — close to 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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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 135 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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