M3.0 Depth: 39.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Alhaurín el Grande, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 00:19:45 UTC Local time:
M3.0 earthquake near Alhaurín el Grande on Jul 17, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Alhaurín el Grande, Andalusia (Spain) · 2026-07-17 00:19:45 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 00:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Alhaurín el Grande, Andalusia (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.1 km
Shallow
39.1 km
39.1 km — deeper 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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    Distance: 255 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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