M1.6 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Valverde del Camino, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 08:17:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 08:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Valverde del Camino, Andalusia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 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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