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M2.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 18:13:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 24, 2026 at 18:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near España (Spain). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 18:13:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.17480, -16.19190
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tenerife
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 63 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 187 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 214 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 268 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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