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M1.6 Depth: 25.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 18:13:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 18:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near España (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 18:13:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.90390, -16.46670
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tenerife
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 88 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Hierro
    Distance: 155 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 245 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 304 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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