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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Churriana de la Vega, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 08:08:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 08:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Churriana de la Vega, Andalusia (Spain). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 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.

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    Distance: 194 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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