M1.6 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Loja, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 10:39:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 10:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Loja, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 10:39:22 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.10940, -4.17420
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — shallower than the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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: 196 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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