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M1.6 Depth: 12.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Alhama de Granada, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 08:48:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Alhama de Granada, Andalucía (Spain) on February 16, 2026 at 08:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 08:48:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Alhama de Granada
County
Comarca de Alhama
Village
Alhama de Granada
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
37.03770, -4.03790
Temperature
6.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 km
12.2 km — close to 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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