Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 7.9 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Andalucía · Gaucín
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M2.8 Earthquake near Gaucín, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On February 8, 2026 at 09:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Gaucín, Andalucía (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Spain: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
83fd01398fa70a51b907cfda4e9cbaa80c018492
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 09:21:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Gaucín
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.53610,
-5.33750
Temperature
15.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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
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Calatrava Volcanic Field
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