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M1.8 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Huércal-Overa, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 19:09:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Huércal-Overa, Andalusia (Spain) on August 13, 2026 at 19:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 19:09:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Huércal-Overa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.32070, -1.96360
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 km — shallower than the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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: 249 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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