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M1.7 Depth: 11.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Adra, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 13:23:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Adra, Andalusia (Spain) on August 4, 2026 at 13:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 13:23:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Adra
Village
Puente del Río
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.74390, -2.99070
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 km
11.4 km — close to the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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