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M2.0 Depth: 16.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near España (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 01:45:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 01:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near España (Spain). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Spain: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 01:45:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
España
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
36.60220, -3.61620
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 km — deeper than the regional average (9.7 km)
Regional average: 9.7 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
    Distance: 255 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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