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M2.1 Depth: 6.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Tabernas, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 11:38:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 11:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Tabernas, Andalucía (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 11:38:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Tabernas
Village
Tabernas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.07530, -2.40880
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — shallower 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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