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M1.5 Depth: 20.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Gaucín, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 16:51:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Gaucín, Andalusia (Spain) on July 9, 2026 at 16:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
20.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 16:51:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Gaucín
County
Serranía de Ronda
Village
Gaucín
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.47320, -5.34330
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.9 km
Shallow
20.9 km
20.9 km — deeper 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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