M1.5 Depth: 6.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Cambil, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 20:30:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Cambil, Andalucía (Spain) on August 30, 2026 at 20:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 20:30:55 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Cambil
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
37.72590, -3.49810
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 km — shallower than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 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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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 135 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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