Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 4.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía · Córdoba
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M3.0 Earthquake near Córdoba, Andalucía (Spain)
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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 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Córdoba Airport18.3 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · ODB · LEBA
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 63 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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