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M1.8 Depth: 40.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Alpujarra de la Sierra, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 01:51:27 UTC Local time: —

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: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper than 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.

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