Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 2.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía · Villanueva de la Reina
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M1.7 Earthquake near Villanueva de la Reina, Andalucía (Spain)
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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: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
a2f721ec5bcf09d9c9c428db44abefb96ebf772d
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 03:17:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Village
Villanueva de la Reina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.95820,
-3.92690
Temperature
3.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 km — shallower than the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Andalucía
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 211 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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