Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 3.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Huéscar
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M2.4 Earthquake near Huéscar, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Huéscar, Andalusia (Spain) on September 27, 2026 at 00:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
Details
ID
84c4ac30304bc429e06b8160f6ac0dfda25481b4
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-27 00:10:45 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.87630,
-2.48530
Temperature
13.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 136 Catalogue entries
Of 135 other entries for this area and period, 38 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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