Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalucía · Fines
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M1.5 Earthquake near Fines, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Fines, Andalucía (Spain) on January 17, 2026 at 13:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.
Details
ID
c919c5ac7fadb3cd62017a0e4845108ee5e31ed1
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 13:41:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Fines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.38740,
-2.25970
Temperature
4.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower 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
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