Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 23.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía · Montellano
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M1.5 Earthquake near Montellano, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On January 7, 2026 at 01:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Montellano, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 23 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
23fa80d87370bde4e984f28692941f94ed7aa990
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
23.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 01:27:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Montellano
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.97950,
-5.55250
Temperature
1.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23.2 km
23.2 km — deeper than 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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Stats (last 24h)
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497
Country (24h)
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