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M3.8 Depth: 62.3 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Málaga, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 19:10:33 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Málaga on Jan 24, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near Málaga, Andalucía (Spain) · 2026-01-24 19:10:33 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2026 at 19:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Málaga, Andalucía (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 62 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
62.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-24 19:10:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Málaga
County
Málaga-Costa del Sol
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.77320, -4.35990
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.3 km
Shallow
62.3 km
62.3 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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    Distance: 235 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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