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M2.0 Depth: 21.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Ronda, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 17:28:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Ronda, Andalusia (Spain) on July 18, 2026 at 17:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
21.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 17:28:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Ronda
County
Serranía de Ronda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.83330, -5.21540
Temperature
33.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.3 km
Shallow
21.3 km
21.3 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

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