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M1.5 Depth: 19.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Sueca, Comunitat Valenciana (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 05:34:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 05:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Sueca, Comunitat Valenciana (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
19.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 05:34:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Comunitat Valenciana
City
Sueca
Village
el Perelló
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.29100, -0.26150
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.7 km
Shallow
19.7 km
19.7 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

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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 328 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain
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    Distance: 397 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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