Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 7.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Murcia · Alhama de Murcia
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M1.5 Earthquake near Alhama de Murcia, Región de Murcia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On February 26, 2026 at 01:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Alhama de Murcia, Región de Murcia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
2f39b48be87bebc574922179e6a3a9e359e9d966
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 01:39:06 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.85940,
-1.53130
Temperature
7.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — close to the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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
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