Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 8.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Isla Cristina
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M2.1 Earthquake near Isla Cristina, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On September 14, 2026 at 17:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Isla Cristina, Andalusia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.
Details
ID
b628ac49fa351b0a0832ac60a96920ee7ab4f3c1
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-14 17:20:35 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.25680,
-7.29800
Temperature
33.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 km — close to the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 122 Catalogue entries
Of 121 other entries for this area and period, 72 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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