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M2.1 Depth: 2.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 14:11:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near España (Spain) on January 19, 2026 at 14:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 14:11:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.53310, -0.98950
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 km — shallower 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

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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 304 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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