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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Guadix, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 03:00:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Guadix, Andalusia (Spain) on August 1, 2026 at 03:00 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 03:00:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Guadix
County
Comarca de Guadix
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.29130, -3.10020
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 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: 193 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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