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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Loja, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 10:26:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Loja, Andalucía (Spain) on August 26, 2026 at 10:26 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 10:26:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Loja
County
Comarca de Loja
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
37.09890, -4.22360
Temperature
24.6°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 (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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: 198 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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