Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 3.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Murcia · Alhama de Murcia
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M1.5 Earthquake near Alhama de Murcia, Región de Murcia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Alhama de Murcia, Región de Murcia (Spain) on January 31, 2026 at 02:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.
Details
ID
567feacbfa8164196bff5a680f991a64e6788a42
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 02:42:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.85740,
-1.50070
Temperature
9.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Region of Murcia International Airport33.6 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · RMU · LEMI
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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