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M1.9 Depth: 15.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Zalamea la Real, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 07:09:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 5, 2026 at 07:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Zalamea la Real, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 16 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 07:09:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Zalamea la Real
County
Cuenca Minera
Village
Zalamea la Real
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.58250, -6.61270
Temperature
11.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.7 km
Shallow
15.7 km
15.7 km — deeper 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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