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M2.6 Depth: 6.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Cuevas del Becerro, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 01:33:25 UTC Local time: —

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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 01:33:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Cuevas del Becerro
County
Guadalteba
Village
Cuevas del Becerro
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.88360, -5.06680
Temperature
4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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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