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M2.4 Depth: 17.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Spain (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 09:03:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2026 at 09:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Spain (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
17.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 09:03:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.56270, -2.45230
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.2 km
Shallow
17.2 km
17.2 km — deeper 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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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 291 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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