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M2.2 Depth: 40.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Alhaurín de la Torre, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 16:26:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 16:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Alhaurín de la Torre, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.7 km
Shallow
40.7 km
40.7 km — deeper 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.

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