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M2.8 Depth: 7.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Gaucín, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 09:21:59 UTC Local time: —

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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 09:21:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Gaucín
County
Serranía de Ronda
Village
Gaucín
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.53610, -5.33750
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 km — close to the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 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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    Distance: 284 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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