Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 11.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
España
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M1.7 Earthquake near España (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near España (Spain) on January 6, 2026 at 06:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
3749105849e4bcb2acff90966ac243fab970eb21
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 06:18:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.42830,
-1.14630
Temperature
7.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Region of Murcia International Airport41.7 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · RMU · LEMI
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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