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M1.7 Depth: 21.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Spain (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 06:09:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 06:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Spain (Spain). With a focal depth of about 22 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
21.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 06:09:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.95910, 0.79120
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.7 km
Shallow
21.7 km
21.7 km — deeper than 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: 286 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 893 m ·Spain
  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 431 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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