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M2.6 Depth: 7.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SPAIN (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-08-29 21:43:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near SPAIN (Spain) on August 29, 2025 at 21:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-29 21:43:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.41940, -9.21740
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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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