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M2.1 Depth: 11.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Ricote, Region of Murcia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 09:46:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 09:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Ricote, Region of Murcia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 09:46:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Region of Murcia
City
Ricote
County
Valle de Ricote
Village
Ricote
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.17030, -1.49950
Temperature
33.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 km — close to the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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
    Distance: 233 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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