Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 17.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Huéscar
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M1.6 Earthquake near Huéscar, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On September 27, 2026 at 11:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Huéscar, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
ID
497edc056efdd42ba1a4d3622f8e6eb6a6b5c0d8
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
17.7 km
UTC time
2026-09-27 11:01:40 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.77910,
-2.49310
Temperature
21.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17.7 km
17.7 km — deeper than the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 136 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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