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M3.0 Depth: 4.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Córdoba, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 02:29:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 02:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Córdoba, Andalucía (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 02:29:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Córdoba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.79310, -4.65000
Temperature
7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 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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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 132 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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