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M1.9 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Penàguila, Comunitat Valenciana (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 00:45:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Penàguila, Comunitat Valenciana (Spain) on September 4, 2026 at 00:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 km — close to 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.

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    Distance: 317 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain
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