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M2.4 Depth: 1.7 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Gaucín, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 13:34:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 4, 2026 at 13:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Gaucín, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 13:34:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Gaucín
County
Serranía de Ronda
Village
Gaucín
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.52830, -5.33310
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 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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