Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 7.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Granada
Country overviewSpain · Andalusia
M1.5 Earthquake near Granada, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On September 5, 2026 at 23:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Granada, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
ab1d41568bbf4b4dc0daa18b28b1c3571e575ec7
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 23:04:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.16420,
-3.61700
Temperature
20.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — close to the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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Calatrava Volcanic Field
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Stats (last 24h)
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484
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