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M1.7 Depth: 6.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Gójar, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 07:13:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Gójar, Andalusia (Spain) on August 20, 2026 at 07:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower than the regional average (9.8 km)
Regional average: 9.8 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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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 200 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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