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M1.6 Depth: 16.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Granada, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 23:08:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 23:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Granada, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 km
16.4 km — deeper than 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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    Distance: 193 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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