Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 10.7 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Andalucía · Montejaque
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M1.7 Earthquake near Montejaque, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Montejaque, Andalucía (Spain) on February 24, 2026 at 10:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
35a1cfd640b40c9666163971b1eb8d7c1d844302
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 10:21:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Montejaque
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.72060,
-5.28710
Temperature
14.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.7 km
10.7 km — close to 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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