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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Las Gabias, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 17:14:52 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Las Gabias on Aug 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Las Gabias, Andalusia (Spain) · 2026-08-19 17:14:52 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Las Gabias, Andalusia (Spain) on August 19, 2026 at 17:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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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    Distance: 195 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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