Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 3.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
España
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M2.1 Earthquake near España (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On January 5, 2026 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near España (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.
Details
ID
8812ea604d08d20f6731356e5e4af2ac87c3e644
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 11:18:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.68330,
-1.92830
Temperature
13.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 km — shallower than 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Almería Airport43.2 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · LEI · LEAM
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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