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M1.8 Depth: 13.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Olvera, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 22:37:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Olvera, Andalusia (Spain) on June 22, 2026 at 22:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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 M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 22:37:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Olvera
County
Sierra de Cádiz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.96350, -5.27290
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 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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    Distance: 239 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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