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M2.3 Depth: 7.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Berja, Andalusia (Spain)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 15:04:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Berja, Andalusia (Spain) on August 24, 2026 at 15:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 15:04:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
State
Andalusia
City
Berja
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.79380, -2.97370
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 km — close to 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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    Distance: 248 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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