M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Alhendín, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 04:34:11 UTC Local time:
M3.2 earthquake near Alhendín on Aug 15, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near Alhendín, Andalusia (Spain) · 2026-08-15 04:34:11 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Alhendín, Andalusia (Spain) on August 15, 2026 at 04:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.

Map

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 (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: 200 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