Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía · Laujar de Andarax
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M1.7 Earthquake near Laujar de Andarax, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Laujar de Andarax, Andalucía (Spain) on January 13, 2026 at 08:14 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
709273a269ba72d8a76ec4127ed07faab8c813a3
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 08:14:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Laujar de Andarax
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.03220,
-2.89660
Temperature
12.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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
Andalucía
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 211 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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