Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 7.7 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Andalucía · Montecorto
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M1.6 Earthquake near Montecorto, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Montecorto, Andalucía (Spain) on February 14, 2026 at 12:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Spain: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
5f4123a2d732ec26285f64a2250d29ff074fba5f
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 12:24:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Montecorto
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.77820,
-5.28650
Temperature
9.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 km — close to 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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