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M1.7 Depth: 3.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 12:13:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 12:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near España (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 12:13:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.68300, 2.84580
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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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  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 60 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 456 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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