Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 16.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía · Villanueva de la Concepción
Country overviewAndalucía · Villanueva de la Concepción
Country overviewA magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Villanueva de la Concepción, Andalucía (Spain) on February 28, 2026 at 17:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS