M2.3 Depth: 33.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 01:25:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 01:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near España (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
33.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 01:25:10 UTC
Local time
Country
City
España
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.16370, -5.25960
Temperature
13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.7 km
Shallow
33.7 km
33.7 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 320 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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