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M2.7 Depth: 7.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-07-14 05:20:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2025 at 05:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-14 05:20:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.66600, -1.96760
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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: 304 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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