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M2.1 Depth: 4.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near SPAIN (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 22:27:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 22, 2025 at 22:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near SPAIN (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 22:27:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.28740, -0.21550
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — shallower than the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 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: 332 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 395 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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