Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 17.2 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Andalucía · Cortes de la Frontera
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M2.3 Earthquake near Cortes de la Frontera, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Cortes de la Frontera, Andalucía (Spain) on February 8, 2026 at 05:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
d53e5e0390dada540b556f0414d4197079dd0cb3
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
17.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 05:18:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Cortes de la Frontera
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.65710,
-5.33200
Temperature
8.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17.2 km
17.2 km — deeper than the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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
Andalucía
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 211 Catalogue entries
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