Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 6.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Cájar
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M1.6 Earthquake near Cájar, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On September 3, 2026 at 17:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Cájar, Andalusia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 6 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
3bbc9c5ab73fef33fe2b3788ef37e0d9dd7da71f
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 17:15:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Cájar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.13990,
-3.57770
Temperature
25.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport18.5 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · GRX · LEGR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 138 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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