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M1.6 Depth: 5.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Noalejo, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 19:46:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Noalejo, Andalusia (Spain) on August 30, 2026 at 19:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 19:46:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Noalejo
Village
Noalejo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.53330, -3.67280
Temperature
24.1°C

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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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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 152 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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