Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 3.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · La Zubia
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M1.6 Earthquake near La Zubia, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On August 26, 2026 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near La Zubia, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
7aa02ef51d90a557cccc089c4b0bb34b882f0c97
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 18:49:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.11490,
-3.58030
Temperature
18.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport19.3 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · GRX · LEGR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 138 Catalogue entries
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