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M1.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 18:18:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near España (Spain) on April 9, 2026 at 18:18 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 18:18:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.45950, -16.63340

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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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tenerife
    Distance: 21 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 115 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 159 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 256 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 300 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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