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M2.0 Depth: 15.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SPAIN (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 12:34:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near SPAIN (Spain) on August 21, 2025 at 12:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 12:34:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Andalucía
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.07800, -2.28220
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 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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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 251 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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