Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 1.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía · Ubrique
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M1.5 Earthquake near Ubrique, Andalucía (Spain)
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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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
593f71042df697b148c5a204fb98121eb92b746f
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 15:51:47 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.67280,
-5.43850
Temperature
14.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 km — shallower than the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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
Andalucía
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 211 Catalogue entries
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