Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 21.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Jayena
Country overviewSpain · Andalusia
M2.2 Earthquake near Jayena, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On September 22, 2026 at 11:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Jayena, Andalusia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 M2.2.
Details
ID
d01a1ee38e0fa2c9637ee359cdc10feb8112572f
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
21.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-22 11:38:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Jayena
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.92980,
-3.76950
Temperature
27.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21.9 km
21.9 km — deeper than the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport28.8 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · GRX · LEGR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-23
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 127 Catalogue entries
Of 126 other entries for this area and period, 59 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
560
Country (24h)
Spain
4