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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Villa de Otura, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 23:04:41 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Villa de Otura on Aug 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Villa de Otura, Andalusia (Spain) · 2026-08-14 23:04:41 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 23:04 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Villa de Otura, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS. Spain: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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

Estimated impact

112 Felt reports · max reported intensity 6.7

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Africa · about 136 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Las Gabias14.2 kmNE16'369
Granada22.2 kmNE233'532
Málaga68.1 kmSW592'346

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 202 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours36
First 24 hours55
First 72 hours55
Strongest subsequent eventM3.2
M2.12026-08-14 23:08:56 UTC7.7 kmGranada M2.62026-08-14 23:10:25 UTC5.8 kmGójar M2.02026-08-14 23:14:37 UTC3.8 kmAlhendín M1.92026-08-14 23:17:16 UTC4.3 kmAlhendín M1.82026-08-14 23:26:22 UTC8.5 kmLa Zubia M1.72026-08-14 23:30:21 UTC5.6 kmGójar M2.62026-08-14 23:34:29 UTC3.1 kmVilla de Otura M1.72026-08-14 23:38:40 UTC6.1 kmLas Gabias M1.72026-08-14 23:51:26 UTC5.6 kmOgíjares M1.62026-08-14 23:56:52 UTC6.6 kmLa Zubia M2.02026-08-15 00:03:17 UTC3.4 kmAlhendín M2.42026-08-15 00:06:24 UTC4.3 kmGójar

Comparison of seismic sources

5 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.5 to M5.2.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM4.810.0 km4.4 km
GFZM4.910.0 km7.9 km
SERBIA_RSZM5.210.0 km11.3 km
USGSM5.210.0 km0.0 km
INGVM4.518.4 km13.1 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥410
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-10-29

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M4.92025-12-05 09:38:42 UTC33.5 kmEarthquake of magnitude 4.9, near of Seville (Monde) M4.72025-12-05 09:38:35 UTC94.2 kmSpain [Land] M4.52026-03-17 23:24:56 UTC134.2 kmSTRAIT OF GIBRALTAR M4.52026-02-13 20:49:11 UTC140.8 kmEstepona M4.52025-12-05 09:38:35 UTC93.8 kmSTRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

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