Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 1.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
España
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M2.8 Earthquake near España (Spain)
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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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
cbc746e8e3a8d4189f315c006331b51b496331f5
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 11:43:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.85490,
-5.17290
Temperature
17.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 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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Calatrava Volcanic Field
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Stats (last 24h)
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506
Country (24h)
Spain
4
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