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M2.1 Depth: 59.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 02:01:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 26, 2026 at 02:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near España (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-26 02:01:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.29580, -4.93530
Temperature
15.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 km
59 km — deeper 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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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 297 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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