M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Baztan (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 10:12:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 11, 2025 at 10:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Baztan (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-11 10:12:11 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
resif
Coordinates
43.24154, -1.54210
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 353 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Chaine des Puys
    Distance: 457 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'464 m ·Last eruption: -4040 ·France

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