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M1.8 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 05:22:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near España (Spain) on January 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 05:22:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.67920, -1.90120
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — close to 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: 307 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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