Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 2.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Villaluenga del Rosario
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M1.6 Earthquake near Villaluenga del Rosario, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On August 20, 2026 at 23:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Villaluenga del Rosario, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
40164fe8b1904d2b0969a5dc0106ab0e169f6592
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 23:23:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Villaluenga del Rosario
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.70850,
-5.37640
Temperature
17.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower than the regional average (9.4 km)
Regional average: 9.4 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
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 138 Catalogue entries
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