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M1.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Escúzar, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 10:01:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 10:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Escúzar, Andalusia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 10 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: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 10:01:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Escúzar
County
Comarca de Alhama
Village
Escúzar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.04230, -3.76200
Temperature
31.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9.7 km)
Regional average: 9.7 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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