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M2.3 Depth: 8.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Baza, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 05:32:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Baza, Andalucía (Spain) on February 7, 2026 at 05:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 05:32:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Baza
County
Comarca de Baza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.52150, -2.65260
Temperature
2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 192 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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