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M1.7 Depth: 7.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Montejaque, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 17:16:44 UTC Local time: —

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 M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 17:16:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Montejaque
County
Serranía de Ronda
Village
Montejaque
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.76050, -5.27130
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 km — close to 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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