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M1.8 Depth: 5.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Villanueva de Córdoba, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 00:12:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 00:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Villanueva de Córdoba, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 00:12:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Villanueva de Córdoba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.19240, -4.66670
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 km
5.4 km — shallower 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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