M1.6 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Benigànim, Valencian Community (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 23:40:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Benigànim, Valencian Community (Spain) on June 19, 2026 at 23:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 23:40:10 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Benigànim
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.96260, -0.43550
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 310 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain
  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 436 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain

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