Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 5.6 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Andalucía · Casares
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M1.7 Earthquake near Casares, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Casares, Andalucía (Spain) on February 16, 2026 at 15:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
6342edfdb46dadfac0e238cde06ff3b1f4453aff
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 15:31:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Casares
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.45240,
-5.30390
Temperature
11.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower 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
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Calatrava Volcanic Field
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