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M2.4 Depth: 39.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Benaocaz, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 00:46:09 UTC Local time: —

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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
39.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 00:46:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Benaocaz
County
Sierra de Cádiz
Village
Benaocaz
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.69920, -5.42030
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.6 km
Shallow
39.6 km
39.6 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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