M1.7
Depth:
7.3 km
M1.7 Earthquake near SPAIN (Spain)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near SPAIN (Spain) on August 3, 2025 at 14:46 UTC. 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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — close to 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.
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