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M1.7 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 23:55:15 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near España (Spain) on May 30, 2026 at 23:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.

Details

ID
393e74176db89a75c53e056ef4f43bd2f8f53f25
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 23:55:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.30990, -0.21430
Temperature
22.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 km — shallower 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 337 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 488 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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