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M2.0 Depth: 1.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Huércal-Overa, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 19:01:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Huércal-Overa, Andalusia (Spain) on August 13, 2026 at 19:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 19:01:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Huércal-Overa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.30790, -1.95010
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 km — shallower than the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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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    Distance: 251 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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