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M1.7 Depth: 10.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Montejaque, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 10:21:10 UTC Local time: —

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 M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 10:21:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Montejaque
County
Serranía de Ronda
Village
Montejaque
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.72060, -5.28710
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.7 km
Shallow
10.7 km
10.7 km — close to 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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