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M2.3 Depth: 27.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 20:00:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 20:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near España (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
27.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 20:00:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.80640, -18.15750
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.1 km
Shallow
27.1 km
27.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hierro
    Distance: 15 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Tenerife
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 254 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 410 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 463 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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