Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 11.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía
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M1.5 Earthquake near SPAIN (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near SPAIN (Spain) on August 22, 2025 at 08:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
11.8 km
11.8 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
Andalucía
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 216 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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