Back to map
M1.9 Depth: 0.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Montillana, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 11:04:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Montillana, Andalusia (Spain) on July 9, 2026 at 11:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 11:04:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Montillana
County
Comarca de Los Montes
Village
Montillana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.50790, -3.69640
Temperature
32.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.8 km
Shallow
0.8 km
0.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 154 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

Historic earthquake map · Spain

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Spain

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share