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M1.8 Earthquake near Benamejí, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-03-26 17:18:49 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Benamejí, Andalucía (Spain) on March 26, 2026 at 17:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.

Details

ID
904002b9ed949f29ffa712a468ef083d5112ad77
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 17:18:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Benamejí
Village
Benamejí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.25060, -4.49790
Temperature
14.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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