Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 39.6 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Andalucía · Benaocaz
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M2.4 Earthquake near Benaocaz, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On February 8, 2026 at 00:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Benaocaz, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Spain: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
4e43d9b2db115d3cb6d5d10239dcd3fa6b2d1790
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
39.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 00:46:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Benaocaz
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.69920,
-5.42030
Temperature
8.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
39.6 km
39.6 km — deeper than the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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
Andalucía
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 211 Catalogue entries
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