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M2.9 Depth: 58.8 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Canillas de Aceituno, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 12:00:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 19, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Canillas de Aceituno, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
58.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 12:00:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Canillas de Aceituno
County
La Axarquía
Village
Canillas de Aceituno
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.90250, -4.05570
Temperature
9.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.8 km
Shallow
58.8 km
58.8 km — deeper 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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