M1.8 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Valle del Zalabí, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 02:24:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Valle del Zalabí, Andalusia (Spain) on June 18, 2026 at 02:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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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