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M3.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Cehegín, Region of Murcia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 02:01:21 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Cehegín on Aug 28, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Cehegín, Region of Murcia (Spain) · 2026-08-28 02:01:21 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Cehegín, Region of Murcia (Spain) on August 28, 2026 at 02:01 UTC. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 02:01:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Region of Murcia
City
Cehegín
County
Noroeste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.14670, -1.71730
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

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

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    Distance: 216 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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