Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía · Benadalid
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M2.0 Earthquake near Benadalid, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On February 16, 2026 at 07:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Benadalid, Andalucía (Spain). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
ba9ed1b41b4001137a343214ce6203369e43ccbd
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 07:48:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Benadalid
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.61960,
-5.30920
Temperature
11.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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
Andalucía
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 211 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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