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M1.6 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Tabernas, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 04:17:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Tabernas, Andalusia (Spain) on July 23, 2026 at 04:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 04:17:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Tabernas
Village
Tabernas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.07130, -2.36600
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 km — shallower than 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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    Distance: 247 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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