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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near La Malahá, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 09:34:38 UTC Local time: —
M4.6 earthquake near La Malahá on Aug 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.6 Earthquake near La Malahá, Andalusia (Spain) · 2026-08-18 09:34:38 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near La Malahá, Andalusia (Spain) on August 18, 2026 at 09:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 09:34:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
La Malahá
County
Comarca de Alhama
Village
La Malahá
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.08750, -3.70840
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Africa · about 139 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 200 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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