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M1.5 Depth: 1.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Ubrique, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 15:51:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 15:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Ubrique, Andalucía (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 15:51:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Ubrique
County
Sierra de Cádiz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.67280, -5.43850
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 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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    Distance: 274 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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