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M1.7 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near El Secadero, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 22:23:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 22:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near El Secadero, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 8 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 22:23:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
El Secadero
County
Costa del Sol Occidental
Village
El Secadero
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.37330, -5.30620
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — close to the regional average (9.7 km)
Regional average: 9.7 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: 300 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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