Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 62.3 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Andalucía · Málaga
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M3.8 Earthquake near Málaga, Andalucía (Spain)
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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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
c5344f59d1179ce034d18b755d51a0c1bef54dab
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
62.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-24 19:10:33 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.77320,
-4.35990
Temperature
5.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
62.3 km
62.3 km — deeper than 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport16.5 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · AGP · LEMG
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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