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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 11:14:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 11:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa, Andalusia (Spain). 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 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

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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 (9.7 km)
Regional average: 9.7 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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