M1.9 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Fuente Vaqueros, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 08:39:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Fuente Vaqueros, Andalucía (Spain) on January 6, 2026 at 08:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 185 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

Historic earthquake map · Spain

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Spain

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share