Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 12.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
España
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M2.0 Earthquake near España (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On April 12, 2026 at 18:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near España (Spain). With a focal depth of about 12 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.
Details
ID
4e472c8873a33da333f6633efaa88fa4456869f3
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 18:19:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.06430,
-16.29850
Depth profile
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 km — close to 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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Stats (last 24h)
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495
Country (24h)
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5
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