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M1.7 Depth: 11.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Spain (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 07:02:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Spain (Spain) on August 13, 2026 at 07:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 07:02:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Spain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.25470, -9.06930
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 km — close to the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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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