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M1.6 Depth: 12.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Torre Pacheco, Region of Murcia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 10:44:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 10:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Torre Pacheco, Region of Murcia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 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.

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