Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Villa de Otura
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M2.4 Earthquake near Villa de Otura, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On September 6, 2026 at 13:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Villa de Otura, Andalusia (Spain). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
56a31b78f948958d6fa49c0489ed7f737805a18d
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 13:04:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Villa de Otura
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.10040,
-3.62710
Temperature
24.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 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
- F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport16.5 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · GRX · LEGR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 113 Catalogue entries
Of 112 other entries for this area and period, 33 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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