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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Mérida, Extremadura (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 03:06:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 03:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Mérida, Extremadura (Spain). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 03:06:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Extremadura
City
Mérida
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.99410, -6.41160
Temperature
8.9°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: 207 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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