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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Tabernas, Andalucía (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 00:14:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 00:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Tabernas, Andalucía (Spain). With a focal depth of about 5 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 M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 00:14:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalucía
City
Tabernas
Village
Tabernas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.04440, -2.35610
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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