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M1.8 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Casares, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 16:44:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 16:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Casares, Andalucía (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 16:44:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Casares
County
Costa del Sol Occidental
Village
Casares
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.46230, -5.30700
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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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    Distance: 291 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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