Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 13.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
España
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M1.8 Earthquake near España (Spain)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near España (Spain) on May 31, 2026 at 09:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
ddb66d46bd7356042f8e856956ed8edb242267ac
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 09:02:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.61300,
-3.53920
Temperature
22.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 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
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Calatrava Volcanic Field
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Stats (last 24h)
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512
Country (24h)
Spain
5
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