Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía · La Rábita
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M1.6 Earthquake near La Rábita, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On January 26, 2026 at 00:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near La Rábita, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
22a6c582670938b3e7c05db48edc4afad52b0403
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 00:23:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
La Rábita
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.75130,
-3.17410
Temperature
8.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Andalucía
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 211 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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