Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 4.3 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Región de Murcia · Puerto Lumbreras
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M1.5 Earthquake near Puerto Lumbreras, Región de Murcia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On September 11, 2026 at 01:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Puerto Lumbreras, Región de Murcia (Spain). 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.
Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
abd8a68cf4a1374e7f0728ff1dbf2f62947636bb
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-11 01:49:15 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
37.54770,
-1.78700
Temperature
16.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 km — shallower than the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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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Context for this earthquake
23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 755 Catalogue entries
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