Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Alpujarra de la Sierra
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M1.8 Earthquake near Alpujarra de la Sierra, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On August 28, 2026 at 01:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Alpujarra de la Sierra, Andalusia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 40 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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
3683a9ebf6b3a7d96c2f6af38ce3b74e7a075620
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 01:51:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Village
Mecina Bombarón
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.99440,
-3.13900
Temperature
19.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper than the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 138 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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