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M1.7 Depth: 24.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Spain (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 17:45:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 17:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Spain (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
24.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 17:45:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.17170, -16.19800
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.2 km
Shallow
24.2 km
24.2 km — deeper than the regional average (9.7 km)
Regional average: 9.7 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

  • Tenerife
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 64 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 187 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 214 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 268 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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