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M2.1 Depth: 1.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Guadix, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 01:29:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2026 at 01:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Guadix, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Spain: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 01:29:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Guadix
County
Comarca de Guadix
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
37.32110, -3.08510
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower than the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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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