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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Huelma, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 16:25:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Huelma, Andalucía (Spain) on March 22, 2026 at 16:25 UTC. 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 M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 16:25:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Huelma
Village
Huelma
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
37.67890, -3.33950
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower 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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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 145 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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