Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 0.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Caniles
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M2.0 Earthquake near Caniles, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On September 18, 2026 at 02:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Caniles, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.
Details
ID
7f679a2cbd7aa6111d9edba84a3c1b4c561164ea
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 02:05:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Caniles
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.44310,
-2.66940
Temperature
13.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 km — shallower than the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 122 Catalogue entries
Of 121 other entries for this area and period, 94 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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