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M1.8 Depth: 15.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Loja, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-03-14 20:52:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 20:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Loja, Andalucía (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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 M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 20:52:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Loja
County
Comarca de Loja
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.07030, -4.13250

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 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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    Distance: 200 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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