Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 7.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Murcia · Mula
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M2.2 Earthquake near Mula, Región de Murcia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Mula, Región de Murcia (Spain) on January 16, 2026 at 16:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
d9f10f7f74521931c101613021535e772bd7e692
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 16:25:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.07350,
-1.55460
Temperature
10.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Region of Murcia International Airport48.2 kmStraight-line distance
Spain · RMU · LEMI
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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