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M1.7 Depth: 4.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Alcolea, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 23:42:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Alcolea, Andalucía (Spain) on May 4, 2026 at 23:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 23:42:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Alcolea
Village
Alcolea
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.91570, -3.03560
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 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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    Distance: 234 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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