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M1.9 Depth: 12.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Alhama de Granada, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 14:03:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Alhama de Granada, Andalusia (Spain) on August 1, 2026 at 14:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 14:03:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Alhama de Granada
County
Comarca de Alhama
Village
Alhama de Granada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.04360, -3.96160
Temperature
35.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.3 km
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 km — close to 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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