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M1.6 Depth: 25.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Motril, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-03-06 01:09:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Motril, Andalucía (Spain) on March 6, 2026 at 01:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-06 01:09:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Motril
County
Comarca de la Costa Granadina
Village
Calahonda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.68070, -3.39320
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — deeper 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: 250 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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