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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Villa de Otura, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 06:57:46 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Villa de Otura on Aug 15, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Villa de Otura, Andalusia (Spain) · 2026-08-15 06:57:46 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 06:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Villa de Otura, Andalusia (Spain). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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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