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M1.6 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Huércal-Overa, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 22:29:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Huércal-Overa, Andalusia (Spain) on September 2, 2026 at 22:29 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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 22:29:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Huércal-Overa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.30410, -1.97640
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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: 250 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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