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M3.0 Depth: 18.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 17:21:34 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near España on Feb 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near España (Spain) · 2026-02-18 17:21:34 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near España (Spain) on February 18, 2026 at 17:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
18.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 17:21:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
isc
Coordinates
27.62650, -18.07750
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 km
18.4 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

  • Hierro
    Distance: 12 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'500 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Tenerife
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 249 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 407 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 462 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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