Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 6.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Andújar
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M1.6 Earthquake near Andújar, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Andújar, Andalusia (Spain) on September 11, 2026 at 19:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 km — shallower than the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 122 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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570
Country (24h)
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