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M1.7 Depth: 16.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near SPAIN (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 19:34:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near SPAIN (Spain) on September 22, 2025 at 19:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 19:34:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Andalucía
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.36200, -2.67910
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 km — deeper 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

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    Distance: 205 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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