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M1.5 Depth: 11.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 20:19:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near España (Spain) on August 3, 2026 at 20:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Spain: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 20:19:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
40.88220, 0.97660
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Olot Volcanic Field
    Distance: 193 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 481 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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