M1.5 Depth: 9.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Granada, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 11:19:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 11:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Granada, Andalusia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 10 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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — close to the regional average (9.8 km)
Regional average: 9.8 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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