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M2.2 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Ogíjares, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 04:21:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Ogíjares, Andalusia (Spain) on August 15, 2026 at 04:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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: 198 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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