Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 15.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Aroche
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M2.4 Earthquake near Aroche, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Aroche, Andalusia (Spain) on August 13, 2026 at 05:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
2a89360cd5f55f26ef2478ee8ee44199798b8555
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 05:33:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Aroche
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.05130,
-6.92450
Temperature
19.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 km — deeper than the regional average (9.4 km)
Regional average: 9.4 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
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 138 Catalogue entries
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