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M1.7 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Lanteira, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 03:33:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Lanteira, Andalucía (Spain) on May 16, 2026 at 03:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 03:33:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Lanteira
County
Comarca de Guadix
Village
Lanteira
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.13730, -3.14700
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 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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