M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Tabernas, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 05:34:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 05:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Tabernas, Andalucía (Spain). 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 05:34:42 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Tabernas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.08560, -2.37630
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 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: 245 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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