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M1.7 Depth: 15.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Spain (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 23:24:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 23:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Spain (Spain). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
15.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 23:24:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.69650, -18.15940
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 km
15.3 km — deeper 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

  • Hierro
    Distance: 13 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Tenerife
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 256 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 413 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 467 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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