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M1.6 Depth: 2.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near SPAIN (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 01:18:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 01:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near SPAIN (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 01:18:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Región de Murcia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.86020, -1.53700
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than 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: 244 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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