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M1.8 Depth: 2.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Gaucín, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 20:50:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Gaucín, Andalucía (Spain) on February 20, 2026 at 20:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 20:50:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Gaucín
County
Serranía de Ronda
Village
Gaucín
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.50180, -5.28850
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 km — shallower 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

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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 286 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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