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M1.6 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Medina Sidonia, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 21:20:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 21:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Medina Sidonia, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 21:20:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Medina Sidonia
County
La Janda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.29450, -5.64960
Temperature
7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 km — close to the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 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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