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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Castellfort, Comunitat Valenciana (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 02:53:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 3, 2026 at 02:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Castellfort, Comunitat Valenciana (Spain). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 02:53:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Comunitat Valenciana
City
Castellfort
Village
Castellfort
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.52200, -0.19930
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 292 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 375 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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