Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 7.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía · Cortes de la Frontera
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M1.9 Earthquake near Cortes de la Frontera, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On February 21, 2026 at 15:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Cortes de la Frontera, 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
c60f8a7b5b1ea303bf712986ff042879baf4a85d
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 15:59:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Cortes de la Frontera
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.64170,
-5.35540
Temperature
12.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — close to the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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
Andalucía
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 211 Catalogue entries
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