Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 11.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
España
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M1.7 Earthquake near España (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near España (Spain) on February 20, 2026 at 09:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 M2.0.
Details
ID
b4c15bcec18a20ca36aaf589e26a2125d27cd9ed
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 09:42:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.58700,
-2.33120
Temperature
14.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.6 km
11.6 km — close to the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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
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Stats (last 24h)
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477
Country (24h)
Spain
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