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M1.7 Depth: 2.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Villanueva de la Reina, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 03:17:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 03:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Villanueva de la Reina, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 2 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 03:17:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Villanueva de la Reina
Village
Villanueva de la Reina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.95820, -3.92690
Temperature
3.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 km — shallower than 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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