Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 6.2 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Andalucía · Villanueva de Algaidas
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M1.7 Earthquake near Villanueva de Algaidas, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On October 7, 2026 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Villanueva de Algaidas, Andalucía (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
2fb8fce3151dda7d577d7ea987fb870c1bdbde16
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-07 20:37:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Villanueva de Algaidas
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
37.20430,
-4.44590
Temperature
17.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower than the regional average (9.4 km)
Regional average: 9.4 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
Andalucía
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 211 Catalogue entries
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