Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 8.8 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Andalucía · Almonaster la Real
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M1.7 Earthquake near Almonaster la Real, Andalucía (Spain)
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About this earthquake
On September 22, 2026 at 05:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Almonaster la Real, Andalucía (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Spain: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.
Details
ID
e1990084c0a6338a8ff43defd549621a65858086
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-22 05:02:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Almonaster la Real
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
37.75750,
-6.77370
Temperature
15.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 km — close to the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 126 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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