M1.7 Depth: 11.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Cuevas del Almanzora, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 21:13:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 21:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Cuevas del Almanzora, Andalusia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 21:13:09 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
Cuevas del Almanzora
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.25080, -1.76030
Temperature
20.8°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 (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: 267 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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