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M2.3 Depth: 2.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 08:26:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near España (Spain) on August 31, 2026 at 08:26 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.

Spain: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 08:26:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.62800, -2.91360
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 km — shallower than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 268 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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