M1.6 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Totana, Región de Murcia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 04:09:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 04:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Totana, Región de Murcia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 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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