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M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Ardales, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-03-27 21:48:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 27, 2026 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Ardales, Andalucía (Spain). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-27 21:48:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Ardales
County
Guadalteba
Village
Ardales
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.89920, -4.86610
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

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

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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 231 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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