Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 1.2 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Andalucía · Jimera de Líbar
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M2.3 Earthquake near Jimera de Líbar, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Jimera de Líbar, Andalucía (Spain) on February 23, 2026 at 23:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
321612672a3251ce7cc8462d3ff2a3405e51f951
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 23:31:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Jimera de Líbar
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.66970,
-5.25240
Temperature
8.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 km — shallower than 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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Stats (last 24h)
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