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M2.8 Depth: 1.1 km

M2.8 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 11:43:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near España (Spain) on May 6, 2026 at 11:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 11:43:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.85490, -5.17290
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 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: 350 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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