M1.7
Depth:
15.8 km
M1.7 Earthquake near SPAIN (Spain)
About this earthquake
On December 15, 2025 at 01:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near SPAIN (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
15.8 km
15.8 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.
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