Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Andalusia · Garrucha
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M1.8 Earthquake near Garrucha, Andalusia (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2026 at 06:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Garrucha, Andalusia (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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (9.4 km)
Regional average: 9.4 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
Andalusia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 138 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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