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M2.4 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Lanteira, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 08:39:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Lanteira, Andalucía (Spain) on February 9, 2026 at 08:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 08:39:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Lanteira
County
Comarca de Guadix
Village
Lanteira
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.20140, -3.12980
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than 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: 201 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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