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M1.9 Depth: 0.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Dílar, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 18:26:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 18:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Dílar, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.7 km
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 km — shallower than the regional average (10 km)
Regional average: 10 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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