M2.2 Depth: 19.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Cazorla, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 17:12:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 17:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Cazorla, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 17:12:00 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
37.90840, -3.02470
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.1 km
Shallow
19.1 km
19.1 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 138 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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