Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 7.9 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Andalucía · Montejaque
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M1.7 Earthquake near Montejaque, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Montejaque, Andalucía (Spain) on February 17, 2026 at 17:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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.
Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.
Details
ID
413bdad33349f22f1592f13630da9ea267166e15
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 17:16:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Montejaque
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.76050,
-5.27130
Temperature
7.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 km — close to the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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
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