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M2.2 Depth: 0.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Moixent / Mogente, Comunitat Valenciana (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 16:13:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Moixent / Mogente, Comunitat Valenciana (Spain) on January 12, 2026 at 16:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 16:13:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Comunitat Valenciana
City
Moixent / Mogente
Village
Moixent / Mogente
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.90980, -0.75320
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.8 km
Shallow
0.8 km
0.8 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

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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 283 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain
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    Distance: 456 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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