Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 4.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía · Turón
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M1.6 Earthquake near Turón, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On January 8, 2026 at 23:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Turón, Andalucía (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
5b6b23e7ffddb426d594c2cbcb35683fdfd18395
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 23:47:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Turón
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.87300,
-3.05850
Temperature
7.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 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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