Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 6.3 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Andalucía · Cuevas del Becerro
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M2.6 Earthquake near Cuevas del Becerro, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Cuevas del Becerro, Andalucía (Spain) on February 20, 2026 at 01:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Spain: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
a65c3486c24a04b23791fa70a3fa5714eb39dc73
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 01:33:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Cuevas del Becerro
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.88360,
-5.06680
Temperature
4.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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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