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M2.5 Depth: 3.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Gaucín, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 09:23:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Gaucín, Andalucía (Spain) on February 18, 2026 at 09:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 09:23:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Gaucín
County
Serranía de Ronda
Village
Gaucín
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.50690, -5.28930
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 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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    Distance: 286 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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