Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 12.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía · Cacín
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M1.5 Earthquake near Cacín, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On January 30, 2026 at 11:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Cacín, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 13 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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
603d03f275d799c3f63b04b6da615181439686d5
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 11:32:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Cacín
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.05960,
-3.91540
Temperature
10.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 km — deeper than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport18.9 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · GRX · LEGR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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